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Carpendeit

VIC 3260 • Victoria

115
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
43.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Carpendeit

Carpendeit is a small rural locality in south-west Victoria, situated approximately 15 kilometres south-east of Colac within the Colac Otway Shire. With a population of just 115 residents spread across nearly 44 square kilometres, Carpendeit is a sparsely settled farming community characterised by open grazing land and rolling pastoral country. The locality sits in the federal electorate of Wannon, reflecting its deeply agricultural character typical of this region of western Victoria.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by dairy and beef cattle farming, with the Colac district being one of Victoria's most productive pastoral regions. Residents rely on the nearby town of Colac for essential services, schools, shopping, and healthcare. Like many small localities in this part of Victoria, Carpendeit offers a quiet rural lifestyle with strong community ties, appealing to those who value wide open spaces and the rhythms of country life over urban convenience.

Carpendeit falls under postcode 3260 and is governed by the Corangamite Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wannon, while state elections fall under the Polwarth (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3260
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
Polwarth (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 143.24°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
43.65 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3260

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3260, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,803
Median 2023–24
$52,189
▲ 24.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$62,334

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3260; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Colac Station
15 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No direct service — drive to Colac Station (15km) for V/Line trains to Melbourne (~2.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 1 hr 50 min

🛣️ Access via Princes Highway (A1); a car is essential for all daily travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no shops, footpaths, or public transport — a car is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
115
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Corangamite Local Government Area, which contains Carpendeit. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
278.8 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
209.1 / 100k
2yr Up 58.8% 10yr Up 30.6%
Non-FV assault
164.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
253.4 / 100k
2yr Up 137.7% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Corangamite →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carpendeit known for? +

Carpendeit is known as a quiet pastoral farming locality in south-west Victoria, surrounded by dairy and beef cattle properties typical of the Colac-Otway region.

How far is Carpendeit from Melbourne? +

Carpendeit is approximately 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 45 minute to 2 hour drive via the Princes Highway.

Does Carpendeit have public transport? +

There is no public bus or rail service in Carpendeit. Residents must drive to Colac (approximately 15km away) to access V/Line train services to Geelong and Melbourne.

What is the population of Carpendeit? +

According to the 2021 Census, Carpendeit has a population of 115 residents, making it one of the smaller localities in the Colac-Otway region.

Is Carpendeit a good place to live? +

Carpendeit suits those who enjoy a quiet, semi-remote farming lifestyle with wide open spaces. It is best suited to people who work locally in agriculture or are willing to commute to Colac for services.

What is the postcode for Carpendeit? +

The postcode for Carpendeit is 3260, which it shares with Colac and surrounding localities.

Is Carpendeit a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carpendeit is part of the Corangamite LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.