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Koorooman

VIC 3953 • Victoria

115
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietPeaceful
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About Koorooman

Koorooman is a small rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, located approximately 8 kilometres north of Leongatha within the South Gippsland Shire. With a population of 115 residents spread across nearly 20 square kilometres, Koorooman is a close-knit farming community set among the green hills and dairy country characteristic of the Leongatha hinterland. The locality falls within the federal electorate of Monash, underscoring its rural Gippsland identity.

The Leongatha region is renowned as one of Victoria's premier dairy farming districts, and Koorooman's landscape reflects this agricultural heritage with rolling pastures and productive grazing land. Residents access shops, schools, a hospital, and community services in Leongatha, which is the major service centre for this part of South Gippsland. The broader area offers access to the Strzelecki Ranges and scenic drives through Gippsland's famous green pastoral country, making it appealing to those who value rural tranquillity close to a well-serviced regional town.

Koorooman falls under postcode 3953 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3953
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.46°, 146.00°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.93 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3953

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3953, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,545
Median 2023–24
$49,294
▲ 18.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,105

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3953; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Leongatha Station
8 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct service — drive to Leongatha Station (8km) for V/Line trains to Melbourne Southern Cross (~2 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min – 2 hrs 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via South Gippsland Highway; Leongatha is the main service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural farming locality with no local shops or footpaths — all errands require driving to Leongatha

🛒 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 South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Koorooman. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koorooman known for? +

Koorooman is known as a quiet rural locality in South Gippsland, surrounded by the region's renowned dairy farming landscape and the scenic green hills of the Leongatha hinterland.

How far is Koorooman from Melbourne? +

Koorooman is approximately 130 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, typically a 1 hour 40 minute to 2 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway.

Does Koorooman have public transport? +

There is no public bus service in Koorooman. Residents drive to Leongatha (approximately 8km) to access V/Line train services running to Melbourne Southern Cross.

What is the population of Koorooman? +

According to the 2021 Census, Koorooman has a population of 115 residents, spread across approximately 20 square kilometres of South Gippsland farmland.

Is Koorooman a good place to live? +

Koorooman is ideal for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle in the heart of South Gippsland, close enough to Leongatha's services while enjoying the tranquillity of the Gippsland countryside.

What is the postcode for Koorooman? +

The postcode for Koorooman is 3953, shared with Leongatha and surrounding South Gippsland localities.

Is Koorooman a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Koorooman is part of the South Gippsland 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.