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Coomoora

VIC 3461 • Victoria

308
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.65 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralLeafyQuietUp-and-Coming
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About Coomoora

Coomoora is a small rural locality in central Victoria, situated within the Hepburn Shire local government area in the scenic highlands between Trentham and Daylesford. Covering approximately 8.6 square kilometres, the locality lies approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, nestled among the rolling hills and forests characteristic of Victoria's spa country. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 308 residents — up 22 per cent from 252 in 2016 — reflecting the growing appeal of the Daylesford–Trentham region as a lifestyle and tree-change destination.

Coomoora is a quiet, predominantly residential locality set among farmland and forested hills that form part of the Hepburn Shire's beloved hinterland. The nearby town of Daylesford — widely regarded as Australia's spa and wellness capital — provides a rich array of cafés, restaurants, boutique galleries, and the iconic Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa, all within a short drive. Trentham to the north-east offers further village character with a bakery, arts spaces, and access to the Wombat State Forest, making Coomoora an appealing base for remote workers, retirees, and Melburnians seeking a peaceful tree change.

Coomoora falls under postcode 3461 and is governed by the Hepburn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bendigo, while state elections fall under the Macedon (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3461
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hepburn
Federal Electorate
Bendigo
State Electorate
Macedon (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.29°, 144.17°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.65 km²
Population Density
36 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3461

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3461 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$46,694
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$74,987

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3461; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach (Ballarat–Daylesford–Melbourne) — Melbourne Southern Cross Station approx. 2 hrs via Daylesford

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service; V/Line coach via Daylesford to Melbourne Southern Cross approximately 2 hrs
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessed via Western Ring Road and Calder Highway; Coomoora is best suited to those working from home or commuting infrequently

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coomoora has no walkable village centre; residents rely entirely on a car to access shops and services in Daylesford or Trentham

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
308
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
324.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 39.4%
Motor vehicle theft
200.4 / 100k
2yr Up 51.8% 10yr Down 35.2%
Non-FV assault
165 / 100k
2yr Up 31.0% 10yr Up 34.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
683.7 / 100k
2yr Up 119.2% 10yr Up 37.8%
View all offence subgroups for Hepburn →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coomoora known for? +

Coomoora is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's Hepburn Shire, sitting in the scenic highlands between Trentham and Daylesford — Australia's spa country. The area is popular for its rolling farmland, forested hills, and easy access to the famous Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa and Daylesford's vibrant dining and arts scene.

How far is Coomoora from Melbourne? +

Coomoora is approximately 100 kilometres north-west of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 15 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Western Ring Road and Calder Highway.

Does Coomoora have public transport? +

Public transport options at Coomoora are very limited. V/Line coach services connect nearby Daylesford and Trentham to Melbourne, but Coomoora itself has no direct bus routes; a car is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Coomoora? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 308 residents in Coomoora, up 22 per cent from 252 in 2016, reflecting the area's growing popularity as a lifestyle and tree-change destination.

Is Coomoora a good place to live? +

Coomoora suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Hepburn Shire, with easy access to the dining, wellness, and arts scene of Daylesford and Trentham. It is well-suited to remote workers, retirees, and those escaping Melbourne's density for the Victorian highlands.

What is the postcode for Coomoora? +

Coomoora's postcode is 3461.

Is Coomoora a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coomoora is part of the Hepburn 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.