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VIC · Moyne Council

Koroit, 3282

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,234

Growth (1 yr)

+0.7%

Growth (5 yr)

+3.9%

Median age

41

Median income

$1,466/wk

Employment rate

61.1%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$660,000

Languages at home

2.4%non-English

Most common: Malayalam, Greek, Japanese

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

45/100
Average

Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs

Verified 89% confidence

How this score is calculated
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Education hub
  • Heritage area
  • National parks
What Koroit is known for: Green suburb, Excellent transport, Education hub, Heritage area, National parks

Suburb profile

Koroit is a quieter smaller community in Moyne Council, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting.

With limited local amenities, residents regularly travel to a neighbouring town for shops, appointments and a wider choice. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area. Property prices are middling for the area: fair relative to what is nearby.

Local crime has been trending higher of late. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.

Desirability lands around average here: softer local dining and lifestyle amenities weighing on the result versus similar regional towns, even with growth momentum holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Koroit snapshot

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

Median house price

$660k

+36% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,234

+0.7% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

7.5%

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

#51

among Country & regional · Emerging

Safety

45th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

59th

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

4/10

national SEIFA decile

School ICSEA

53rd

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
45.0/100 — Average
State standing
Top 47% of Victoria's suburbs
National rank
2915th in Australia
State rank
595th in VIC
Peer rank
#51 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
Cohort rank
#184 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
89%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$660,000
Median price change
+36.1%

Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)

Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum

Data sources & freshness

Population

Estimated resident population

2,234(June 2025)

+0.7% annual · +3.9% over 5 years · 59th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
+0.7%
5-year growth
+3.9%
Change in 1 year
+15
Change in 5 years
+84
Growth rank in VIC
59th 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 (~2,350), extrapolated at +0.9% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,184
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,466
Dwelling vacancy
7.5%
Unoccupied private dwellings
68 of 904
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Employment rate
61.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
795 / 32 / 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 increased compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
105
Against the person
22
Against property
27
Rate per 1,000 residents
47
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 99 residents
State safety percentile
44.9th (lower crime is better)
Increase (daily rate)
+22.1%

Most common offence types

  • A22 Assault Police, Emergency Services Or Other Authorised Officer4
  • A231 Fv Common Assault6
  • B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception7
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order42
  • E22 Breach Intervention Order5

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

Family & Lifestyle

Schools & preschools

Schools within 2 km
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,014
Median ICSEA percentile
53th
School list
  • Koroit And District Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988 · 41th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 174 students · Top SEA quarter 9%View on My School →
  • St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1040 · 64th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 109 students · Top SEA quarter 13%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

12 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Spring St/Commercial Rd
  • Spring St/Commercial Rd
  • Spring St/Commercial Rd
  • Village Green/North Rd
  • Village Green/North Rd

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

  • Victoria ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
3

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
St John of God Warrnambool Hospital (14.3 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)
60
Participants per 1,000 residents
26.9

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
24° / 11°
Rainfall
112 mm · ~14 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
20° / 9°
Rainfall
164 mm · ~20 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
14° / 6°
Rainfall
251 mm · ~31 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 8°
Rainfall
212 mm · ~26 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).

64 planning-related records

2021· 32 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 PATTERSON STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    93 LUMSDENS LANE KOROIT 3282In progress
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    ANNE STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    ANNE STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    63 GARDEN STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an agricultural building
    15 DEPOT ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    576A KOROIT-PORT FAIRY ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Nine lot subdivision
    316 LAKE VIEW ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding, and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1.
    16 CRUISE STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to extend an outbuilding
    19 PATTERSON STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision, use and development of a dwelling
    72 NINE MILE CREEK ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with an industry
    23 COMMERCIAL ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    17 WALKERS LANE KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    11 LAKE STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Alterations and additions to a dwelling
    163 Penshurst-Warrnambool RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot re-subdivision, use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    1080 TOWER HILL ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2021

  • Two lot re-subdivision
    24 LUMSDENS LANE KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision, use and development of a dwelling and creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    461 KOROIT-PORT FAIRY ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    107 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    Lake View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    Lake View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    17A NORTH STREET KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and creation of access from a Road Zone Category 1 and building and works for an outbuilding
    Penshurst-Warrnambool RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling
    223 PENSHURST-WARRNAMBOOL ROAD KOROIT 3282Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    Koroit-Port Fairy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Eight (8) lot subdivision
    11A NORTH STREET KOROIT 3282Lapsed

  • April 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building
    Penshurst-Warrnambool RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Two lot subdivision
    11 Lake StreetLapsed
  • Amendment ¿ Use and development of land for a dwelling and creation of access from a RDZ1
    59 Koroit-Woolsthorpe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Use and development of a dwelling
    598 Koroit-Port Fairy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding and creation of access to a Road Zone ¿ Category 1.
    536 Koroit-Port Fairy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Buildings and works to construct a replacement dwelling
    37 Black StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 8 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two lot subdivision (re-subdivision) and the creation of access to a Road Zone Category 1
    Koroit-Woolsthorpe RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    37 Lake StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision
    37 Lake StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two lot subdivision (boundary re-alignment)
    122 Commercial RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    465 Koroit-Port Fairy RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    258 Lake View RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of a dwelling and outbuilding
    Officers LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • November 2020

  • Buildings and works to construct an outbuilding
    19 O'Briens LanePermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • KOROIT BOTANIC GARDENSNH0118
  • MEMORIAL HALLNH2222
  • TOWER HILL COMMON SCHOOLNH0530

Data sources & freshness

  • State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

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
Wannon
Member of Parliament
Dan TEHAN (Liberal)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
121,788
Turnout (2025)
94.0%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
-2.3 pp toward Coalition

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 60.9%Labor 39.1%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 15.0 km away).

Coalition 62.8%Labor 37.2%

1.9 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +37.2 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • KoroitLabor 37.5% · Coalition 62.5% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
  • Mailors FlatLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)9.5 km away
  • DenningtonLabor 41.7% · Coalition 58.3% TPP (2025)10.8 km away
  • WoodfordLabor 36.2% · Coalition 63.8% TPP (2025)11.2 km away
  • WoolsthorpeLabor 24.8% · Coalition 75.2% TPP (2025)11.5 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 Moyne Council

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