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VIC · Corangamite Council

Terang, 3264

Est. population · Jun 2025

2,276

Growth (1 yr)

-0.4%

Growth (5 yr)

-2.9%

Median age

49

Median income

$1,162/wk

Employment rate

52.8%

Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025

$372,500

Languages at home

2.5%non-English

Most common: Punjabi, Italian, Spanish

2021 Census · usual residence

Desirability score

39.5/100
Below average

772nd in VIC

Verified 93% confidence

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

Suburb profile

In Corangamite Council, Terang keeps a rural calm, a smaller community with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.

Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. 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. Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.

The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment relative to similar regional towns. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.

At a glance

Terang snapshot

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

Median house price

$373k

-3.2% change

Median rent

—

No data available

Population (ERP)

2,276

-0.4% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

11.3%

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

#131

among Country & regional · Mature

Safety

54th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

2nd

percentile in VIC

Advantage (IRSAD)

2/10

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
39.5/100 — Below average
National rank
3854th in Australia
State rank
772nd in VIC
Peer rank
#131 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
Cohort rank
#316 among Country & regional suburbs
Data confidence
93%

Data sources & freshness

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

Housing

Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
$372,500
Median price change
-3.2%

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

2,276(June 2025)

-0.4% annual · -2.9% over 5 years · 2th percentile in VIC

Growth figures & methodology
Annual growth
-0.4%
5-year growth
-2.9%
Change in 1 year
-9
Change in 5 years
-69
Growth rank in VIC
2th 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 (~2,250), extrapolated at -0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
2,254
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$1,162
Dwelling vacancy
11.3%
Unoccupied private dwellings
118 of 1,046
Median monthly mortgage
$1,066
Employment rate
52.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
842 / 64 / 3 (+ 7 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 are unchanged compared with the previous period.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (2026)
132
Against the person
19
Against property
48
Rate per 1,000 residents
58
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 119 residents
State safety percentile
54.1th (lower crime is better)
No change (daily rate)
0%

Most common offence types

  • B21 Criminal Damage15
  • C32 Drug Possession11
  • D11 Firearms Offences9
  • D12 Prohibited And Controlled Weapons Offences11
  • E21 Breach Family Violence Order17

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)
1,014.5
Median ICSEA percentile
53th
School list
  • St Thomas' SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1046 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 122 students · Top SEA quarter 20%View on My School →
  • Terang CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 983 · 39th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 246 students · Top SEA quarter 8%View on My School →

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

3 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Terang Railway Station
  • Terang Station
  • Terang Station/Swanston St

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

1 sports centres

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Limited walkable amenities nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb
Walkability proxy
5/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
0
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
0
Parks per 1,000 residents
2.66
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • Terang RacecourseSports centre

    10 Keilambete Road, Terang

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

  • Apex ParkPark
  • Mary Bradshaw AvenuePark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
6
Parks (OSM)
6

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

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
3
Nearest hospital
Terang & Mortlake Health Services (2.0 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
On site
  • PharmacyPharmacy
  • Terang & Mortlake Health ServiceHospital
  • Terang & Mortlake Health ServicesHospital

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

NDIS participation

NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
82
Participants per 1,000 residents
36.0

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
25° / 11°
Rainfall
117 mm · ~15 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

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

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
13° / 5°
Rainfall
211 mm · ~26 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
18° / 7°
Rainfall
201 mm · ~25 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).

30 planning-related records

2021· 10 proposals

  • September 2021

  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    55 HIGH STREET TERANG 3264Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2021

  • Removal of Native Vegetation (VicTrack Works Terang-Framlingham Road, Terang)
    TERANG-FRAMLINGHAM ROAD TERANG 3264Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2021

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Outdoor Recreation (Terang Bowls Club Storage Shed and Shelter)
    GOLF COURSE & CLUBHOUSE TERANG 3264Permit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2021

  • Use of the Land for the Sale of Liquor (Packaged Liquor Licence)
    46-48 HIGH STREET TERANG 3264Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works for Construction of a Single Dwelling
    18 Thomson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2021

  • Two Lot Subdivision (Realignment of Boundaries)
    47 BOLIVAR STREET TERANG 3264NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Realignment of Boundaries)
    10 AUSTIN AVENUE TERANG 3264NOD issued by a delegate
  • Two Lot Subdivision
    1 Cameron StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2021

  • Buildings and Works for Construction of an Outbuilding
    164 Noogee RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2021

  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    30-38 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
2020· 20 proposals

  • December 2020

  • Two Lot Subdivision and Creation of Access to a Road Zone Category 1
    53-63 Thomson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works associated with existing dwelling (extension and construction of carport)
    16 Thomson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Two Lot Subdivision (Boundary Realignment)
    6651 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Use and development of land for a dwelling and associated rural industry (agricultural contracting business)
    175 Spring Dam RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • October 2020

  • Buildings and works associated with existing garden supplies business (construction of storage shed)
    91 Thomson StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Erection of Business Identification Signage
    20 Estcourt StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • September 2020

  • Use and development of land for poultry farm (egg production)
    Keilambete RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • August 2020

  • Development of a Dwelling (variation to allow for construction of a storage shed)
    79 Depot RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Dwelling (Outbuilding)
    79 Depot RoadWithdrawn
  • Variation of Liquor Licence (increase red line area)
    Commercial HotelPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and Works to Alter and Extend an Existing Dwelling
    2 Lyons StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • July 2020

  • Use of land for the sale of packaged liquor
    75-79 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • June 2020

  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    30-38 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • May 2020

  • Variation of Liquor License (Increased Red-line Area)
    30-38 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Buildings and works to construct an agricultural building
    791 Terang-Framlingham RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
  • Display of Business Identification Signage
    30-38 High StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • April 2020

  • Buildings and works for the construction of a store associated with a gardening business
    6723 Princes HighwayPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • March 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with a Dwelling
    1A Seymour StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • February 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with Residential Aged Care Facility
    3 Foley StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

  • January 2020

  • Buildings and Works Associated with an Outbuilding (Storage)
    93 Cameron StreetPermit issued by a delegate of the RA

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Roadworks & transport

1 active roadworks / incidents

  • MRPV Road Program activities occurring between 23/02/2026 and 05/03/2027 during the following times: Weekdays 6:00 AM to 7:30 PM. Note that changed conditions may also be in place during 7:30 PM to 6:00 AM. 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.COBDEN-TERANG ROAD, TIMBOON-TERANG ROAD23 Feb 2026 – 05 Mar 2027

Data sources & freshness

  • Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · current · Updated

Heritage

3 heritage places

  • JOHNSTONE COURTNH2216
  • TERANG POST OFFICENH1753
  • TERANG RAILWAY STATIONNH1596

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 23.5 km away).

Coalition 72.5%Labor 27.5%

11.6 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +27.5 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • TerangLabor 29.4% · Coalition 70.6% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • NooratLabor 22.6% · Coalition 77.4% TPP (2025)7.7 km away
  • Ecklin SouthLabor 13.1% · Coalition 86.9% TPP (2025)15.1 km away
  • PanmureLabor 23.1% · Coalition 76.9% TPP (2025)16.2 km away
  • MortlakeLabor 30.6% · Coalition 69.4% TPP (2025)19.5 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)
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

More in Corangamite Council

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