VIC · Corangamite Council
Noorat, VIC, 3265
Current weather
13°CDense drizzle
77% humidity · 26 km/h wind · 15.5° / 10° today · 15.5 mm rain
Desirability index
#165 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Noorat is a small locality in the Corangamite area, home to around 318 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 14 offences in 2026 with rising year-on-year trends (+40%), roughly 44.0 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and some planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 318
- Median age
- 51
- Median household income / week
- $1,660
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 137
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 62.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 5 / 0 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2026)
- 14
- Against the person
- 7
- Against property
- 6
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 45 residents
- State safety percentile
- 40.9th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +40%
Most common offence types
- A231 Fv Common Assault3
- B21 Criminal Damage2
- B49 Other Theft2
- B53 Obtain Benefit By Deception2
- Other Crimes Against The Person3
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Year ending March release
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 968
- Noorat Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Post Office/Terang-Mortlake Rd
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
8 planning-related records
2021· 5 proposals
June 2021
- Buildings and works for extension and alteration to existing dwelling and garage59 Mackinnons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Demolitions, Buildings and Works for Construction of a Toilet Block Associated with Outdoor Recreation Facility (Noorat Gun Club)Mackinnons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Works associated with Secondary School (resurfacing of hard court area)26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadNo permit required
March 2021
- Buildings and works associated with Secondary School (Shelter Structure Over Hard Court Area)26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with replacement of front fence and screening of emergency services infrastructure26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 3 proposals
November 2020
- Combined Planning Scheme Amendment to Rezone Land (FZ1 to LDRZ1) and Eight (8) Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to Road Zone Category 1499 TERANG-MORTLAKE ROAD NOORAT 3265In progress
October 2020
- Buildings and works for construction of outbuilding29-31 Glenormiston RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2020
- Buildings and works associated with Secondary School (Shade Structure)26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Period: 2020; 2020–2022; 2021 · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Noorat Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- NooratPublic toilets
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 36.6/100
- Cohort rank
- #165 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Buildings and works associated with Secondary School (Shade Structure)planning26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 18 Aug 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with Secondary School (Shelter Structure Over Hard Court Area)planning26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 11 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with replacement of front fence and screening of emergency services infrastructureplanning26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 11 Mar 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for construction of outbuildingplanning29-31 Glenormiston RoadLodged 02 Oct 2020 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works for extension and alteration to existing dwelling and garageplanning59 Mackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 30 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Combined Planning Scheme Amendment to Rezone Land (FZ1 to LDRZ1) and Eight (8) Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to Road Zone Category 1planning499 TERANG-MORTLAKE ROAD NOORAT 3265Lodged 26 Nov 2020 · In progress
- Demolitions, Buildings and Works for Construction of a Toilet Block Associated with Outdoor Recreation Facility (Noorat Gun Club)planningMackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 30 Jun 2021 · Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Works associated with Secondary School (resurfacing of hard court area)planning26 Mackinnons Bridge RoadLodged 29 Apr 2021 · No permit required
- Post Office/Terang-Mortlake Rdtransport
- Noorat Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · Updated on site · Public MapServer last updated Feb 2024 — applications through FY 2022–23 only; newer PPARS data requires council/API access
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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