Median house price
$420k
+5.3% change
VIC · Moira Council
Numurkah, 3636
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,550
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.6%
Median age
49
Median income
$1,117/wk
Employment rate
46.5%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$420,000
Languages at home
2.9%non-English
Most common: Punjabi, Thai, Vietnamese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- National parks
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Numurkah is a regional mid-sized suburb in Moira Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Melbourne. Regional towns and local services do more of the everyday heavy lifting than the city. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away. There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here, with buses covering longer trips across the wider area.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Steady development is bringing new homes and gradual renewal to parts of the suburb.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads around average on desirability, chiefly because community and employment trail behind.
At a glance
Numurkah snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
—
No data available
Population (ERP)
4,550
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.2%
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
#85
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
82nd
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
44th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
2/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
19th
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
- 43.0/100 — Average
- National rank
- 3255th in Australia
- State rank
- 651st in VIC
- Peer rank
- #85 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #226 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $420,000
- Median price change
- +5.3%
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
4,550(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · -0.6% over 5 years · 44th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +3
- Change in 5 years
- -29
- Growth rank in VIC
- 44th 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 (~4,550), extrapolated at +0.0% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 4,604
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,117
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 210 of 2,064
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,083
- Employment rate
- 46.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,640 / 185 / 11 (+ 15 other)
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)
- 581
- Against the person
- 84
- Against property
- 189
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 127.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 55 residents
- State safety percentile
- 82th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.9%
Most common offence types
- B21 Criminal Damage30
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store27
- B49 Other Theft38
- C32 Drug Possession29
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order196
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 3
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 935
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 19th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 248 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Numurkah Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 934 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 152 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Numurkah Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 935 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 1% · 263 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Numurkah Preschool & Bridie Knight Childcarekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
1 public transport stops in this suburb
- Quinn St/Mieklejohn St
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
58 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 libraries · 7 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 2 sports centres · 2 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 4 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 10 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 29/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.22
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.87
Food & drink(1)
- Telegraph HotelPub
81 Melville Street, Numurkah
Shopping(2)
- Dyson's IGA SupermarketSupermarket
- FoodworksSupermarket
Community(5)
- Numurkah Preschool & Bridie Knight ChildcareKindergarten
- Numurkah LibraryLibrary
- Numurkah Primary SchoolSchool
12 Quinn Street
- Numurkah Secondary CollegeSchool
104 Tocumwal Road
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolSchool
16 Tocumwal Road
Health & services(2)
- Numurkah Medical CentreMedical clinic
- Veterinary
Sport & outdoors(14)
- G F Harding ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Newman SquarePicnic area
- Playground
- Numurkah Swimming CentreSports centre
- Sports centre
- Cricket/FootballSports field
- Netball CourtsSports field
- Numurkah ShowgroundsSports field
- Riverland Skate ParkSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (2)
Entertainment(1)
- Museum
Transport(1)
1 bus stops
Other(30)
- AG WarehouseAgrarian
- ANZBank
- Bendigo BankBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Goulburn Valley Credit UnionBank
- NABBank
- Bicycle
- Numurkah Lions Community ParkCamp Site
- Harris Panel BeatingCar repair
- Jsi AutomotiveCar repair
Swallow Street
- Car wash (2)
- Numurkah Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Numurkah Fire StationFire station
27 Saxton Street, Numurkah
- Funeral Home
- Peter Hill PowerGarden Machinery
- Information
- Parking (2)
- CaltexPetrol station
- Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
- Catholic ChurchPlace of worship
- Gospel FellowshipPlace of worship
- Numurkah Christian ChurchPlace of worship
- Numurkah Church of ChristPlace of worship
- Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
- Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
- Police
- Public toilets
- Numurkah Youth Club ReserveRecreation Ground
- Seiters Timber & HardwareTrade
- Firepower Tyre ShopTyres
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- G F Harding ParkPark
- Kinnairds WetlandNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
7 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Anglican Church
- Catholic Church
- Gospel Fellowship
- Numurkah Christian Church
- Numurkah Church of Christ
- Presbyterian Church
- Uniting Church
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Numurkah District Health Service (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Numurkah District Health ServiceKatamatite RoadHospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 175
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 38.5
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
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 31° / 15°
- Rainfall
- 115 mm · ~14 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 129 mm · ~16 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 4°
- Rainfall
- 167 mm · ~21 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 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).
23 planning-related records
2021· 9 proposals
July 2021
- Buildings & Works - Externally altering a building Buildings & Works - Externally altering a building54 Melville StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works - Shade Shelter Buildings & Works - Shade Shelter16 Tocumwal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
June 2021
- Removal in the nature of an easement Removal in the nature of an easement1531 SHINNICKS ROAD NUMURKAH 3636Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of a condition in the nature of an easement Removal of a condition in the nature of an easement1448 Centre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works - Dwelling Buildings & Works - Dwelling143 KINNAIRDS ROAD NUMURKAH 3636Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- Use and Development - Rural Tourist Establishment Use and Development - Rural Tourist Establishment1205 WALSHS BRIDGE ROAD NUMURKAH 3636Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Buildings & Works - Replacement Dwelling Buildings & Works - Replacement Dwelling635 Sharps RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2021
- Buildings & Works - Carport Buildings & Works - Carport60-62 Madeline StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use of Land - Place of Assembly and waiver of carparking requirement Use of Land - Place of Assembly and waiver of carparking requirement201-203 MELVILLE STREET NUMURKAH 3636NOD issued by the Resp. Authority
2020· 14 proposals
November 2020
- Buildings and works - Fabrication Shed Buildings and works - Fabrication Shed6 Irrigation RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
October 2020
- Removal of a condition in the nature of an easement Removal of a condition in the nature of an easement228 Butts RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Subdivision of Land Subdivision of Land22-24 McGregor StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works - Shed Buildings & Works - Shed56-58 Madeline StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works - Shed Buildings & Works - Shed51-53 Madeline StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
September 2020
- Buildings & Works - Dwelling Extensions Buildings & Works - Dwelling Extensions1335 Boothroyds RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Earthworks - Whole Farm Plan Earthworks - Whole Farm Plan598 ALLERTS ROAD NUMURKAH 3636Withdrawn
August 2020
- Buildings and works - Biofilter extension and Pallet Storage Shelter Buildings and works - Biofilter extension and Pallet Storage Shelter46-50 McDonald StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2020
- Use and development of land for a solar energy facility and utility installation574 HENDYS ROAD NUMURKAH 3636In progress
March 2020
- Subdivision of Land Subdivision of LandBanksia ClosePermit issued by a delegate of the RA
February 2020
- Use and Development - Staged Storage Sheds Use and Development - Staged Storage Sheds21-23 Swallow StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Use & Development - Renewable Energy Facility (micro solar farm) Use & Development - Renewable Energy Facility (micro solar farm) and Native Vegetation Removal347 Naring RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings & Works - Memorial Map Buildings & Works - Memorial Map1 Tocumwal RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
January 2020
- Buildings & Works - Hay Shed Buildings & Works - Hay Shed1570 Centre RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Roadworks & transport
13 active roadworks / incidents
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.SHINNICKS ROAD, KATAMATITE-NATHALIA ROAD21 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, ALLENS ROAD21 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KATAMATITE-NATHALIA ROAD, BOOTHROYDS ROAD21 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.ALLENS ROAD, SHINNICKS ROAD21 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 22/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KATAMATITE-NATHALIA ROAD, GARDINERS ROAD21 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.NUMURKAH ROAD, TOCUMWAL ROAD30 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Building / 3rd Party Works activities occurring between 31/01/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Altered speed limit during operation will be Nil and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.TOCUMWAL ROAD, PINE STREET30 Jan 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM, Weekends 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KATAMATITE-NATHALIA ROAD, BOALS ROAD01 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- External Projects / Developer-Funded activities occurring between 02/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Weekends 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed eastbound. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be 6 to 10 min.KATAMATITE-NATHALIA ROAD, BOALS ROAD01 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
- Maintenance Works activities occurring between 24/07/2026 and 31/10/2026 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Weekends 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Impact to traffic will be lanes closed both directions. Altered speed limit during operation will be 40 and the traffic delay is expected to be Greater than 10 min.GOULBURN VALLEY HIGHWAY, QUINN STREET23 Jul 2026 – 30 Oct 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- NUMURKAH COURT HOUSENH1479
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
- Nicholls
- Member of Parliament
- Sam BIRRELL (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 121,390
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +35.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 64.4%Labor 35.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 20.1 km away).
Coalition 68.5%Labor 31.5%
4.2 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +31.5 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NumurkahLabor 32.0% · Coalition 68.0% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- WunghnuLabor 24.9% · Coalition 75.1% TPP (2025)7.9 km away
- KatungaLabor 21.7% · Coalition 78.3% TPP (2025)9.1 km away
- InvergordonLabor 22.9% · Coalition 77.1% TPP (2025)16.6 km away
- StrathmertonLabor 28.9% · Coalition 71.0% TPP (2025)17.4 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Moira Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Victoria.