Cooriemungle
VIC 3268 • Victoria
About Cooriemungle
Cooriemungle is a small rural locality in Victoria's Shire of Corangamite, situated approximately 220 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and around 40 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool. The area spans over 146 square kilometres of agricultural and grazing land on the fringes of the East Otway region. With a population of around 311 residents, it is a sparsely settled community characterised by dairy and mixed farming properties. The locality has a quiet, unhurried character typical of Victoria's Western District.
Life in Cooriemungle revolves around farming and the natural environment, with residents enjoying wide open spaces and a strong rural community spirit. The nearby Otway Ranges provide opportunities for hiking and nature appreciation, while the town of Cobden to the east and Camperdown to the north offer essential services including supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities. The area is home primarily to farming families and those seeking an affordable and peaceful rural lifestyle. Cooriemungle's historical connection to the Cooriemungle Prison Farm, established in 1938 to assist with land clearing in the East Otwways, adds a layer of local heritage.
Cooriemungle falls under postcode 3268 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 South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 3268
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3268, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3268; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Princes Highway and Hamilton Highway provide access to the region
Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport infrastructure; private vehicle required for all trips
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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132 Henrys Sawmill Road
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Bailey Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Corangamite Local Government Area, which contains Cooriemungle. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria