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VIC · Mildura Council

Koorlong, 3501

Est. population · Jun 2025

322

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

+0.9%

Median age

39

Median income

$2,094/wk

Employment rate

66%

Languages at home

2%non-English

Most common: Greek

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

32.2/100
Below average

999th in VIC

Verified 70% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • National parks
  • Education hub
  • High desirability
What Koorlong is known for: Green suburb, National parks, Education hub, High desirability

Suburb profile

Koorlong is a quieter smaller community in Mildura Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with family life visible on every street. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.

Everyday basics may be close by, but bigger shopping and services typically require a trip to a nearby centre. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk.

Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because growth momentum and safety trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Koorlong snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

—

No data available

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

322

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

6.1%

Census unoccupied dwellings

Livability profile

Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Desirability

#114

among Country & regional · Established

Safety

76th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

22nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

39th

percentile among schools with ICSEA

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Housing mix

Dwelling types from the 2021 Census

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Desirability

Ranks & confidence
Desirability score
32.2/100 — Below average
National rank
5203rd in Australia
State rank
999th in VIC
Peer rank
#114 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
Cohort rank
#507 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
70%

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated

Population

Estimated resident population

322(June 2025)

0.0% annual · +0.9% over 5 years · 22th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
0.0%
5-year growth
+0.9%
Change in 1 year
0
Change in 5 years
+3
Growth rank in VIC
22th percentile

ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.

Methodology

Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.

The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
397
Median age
39
Median household income / week
$2,094
Dwelling vacancy
6.1%
Unoccupied private dwellings
8 of 132
Median monthly mortgage
$1,656
Employment rate
66%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
121 / 3 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
33
Against the person
2
Against property
21
Rate per 1,000 residents
102.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 198 residents
State safety percentile
76.2th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate)
0%

Most common offence types

  • B322 Non-Residential Non-Aggravated Burglary8
  • B41 Motor Vehicle Theft4
  • B49 Other Theft6
  • C23 Possess Drug Manufacturing Equipment Or Precursor4
  • D11 Firearms Offences2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
1
Median school ICSEA
983
Median ICSEA percentile
39th
School list
  • Koorlong Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 59 students · Top SEA quarter 7%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
Walkability proxy
0/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
0
Other(1)
  • Koorlong Education AreaNature Reserve

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Koorlong Education AreaNature reserve

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
15
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Nearest hospital
Mildura Base Public Hospital (16.9 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
8
Participants per 1,000 residents
24.8

Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.

For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
32° / 16°
Rainfall
66 mm · ~8 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
24° / 11°
Rainfall
63 mm · ~8 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
17° / 5°
Rainfall
76 mm · ~10 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
25° / 10°
Rainfall
82 mm · ~10 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Planning & development

Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).

13 planning-related records

2021· 3 proposals

  • May 2021

  • Section 71 Amendment Extn to structure (other than dwelling)
    92 Magnum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Application to Amend Use and Development of Materials Recycling (process food organics and garden organics), removal of native vegetation and reduction in car parking requirements
    428 Magnum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Native Vegetation Removal (road side widening) Removal of ROAD side native vegetation along meridian road (To allow road widening)
    MERIDIAN ROAD KOORLONG 3501Withdrawn
2020· 10 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Boundary realignment Realignment of boundaries
    3784 Walnut AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Application to Amend Use and Development of Materials Recycling (process food organics and garden organics), removal of native vegetation and reduction in car parking requirements
    428 Magnum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Application to Amend Subdivision of the land into two (2) lots
    220 Sheoak AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Second Dwelling Continuation of use and development of buildings and works (replacement of dwelling destroyed by fire)
    1629 Millewa RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Application to Amend a Planning Permit Use and Development of Transfer Station, removal of native vegetation and reduction in car parking requirements
    428 Magnum AvenuePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Application to Amend - Materials Recycling Use and Development of the Land for a Transfer Station, Materials Recycling and a Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    6 Stonehouse CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Use and Development of the Land for Transfer Station and a Reduction in Car Parking Requirements
    6 Stonehouse CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Application to Amend Use & development of an industry (concrete batching plant, storage, crushing and recycling of concrete, machinery equipment storage, stock piles and liquid waste drying beds) and a reduction of car parking requirements
    153 Twenty Fourth StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Application to Amend Use and developemnt of the land for a utility installation, removal of native vegetation, creation of access to a Road in a Road Zone, Category 1 and acncillary works.
    995 Millewa RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Use of Land for Transfer Station Use and Development of Land for Transfer Station.
    6 Stonehouse CourtPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Mallee
Member of Parliament
Anne WEBSTER (The Nationals)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,604
Turnout (2025)
91.5%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-0.1 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 69.0%Labor 31.0%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 14.7 km away).

Coalition 73.4%Labor 26.6%

4.4 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: -1.8 pp toward Coalition

Nearest polling places

  • KoorlongLabor 24.1% · Coalition 75.9% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • CardrossLabor 29.1% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)9.6 km away
  • CabaritaLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)11.3 km away
  • Mildura SouthLabor 33.1% · Coalition 66.9% TPP (2025)12.3 km away
  • Red CliffsLabor 28.6% · Coalition 71.4% TPP (2025)13.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

Socio-economic

IRSAD decile (2021)
4/10
IRSD decile (2021)
6/10

ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).

What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?

IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.

IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.

A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

More in Mildura Council

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