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Noorat

VIC 3265 • Victoria

318
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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About Noorat

Noorat is a small township in the Corangamite Shire of southwestern Victoria, situated approximately 211 kilometres west of Melbourne and 8 kilometres north of Terang. The locality sits at the base of Mount Noorat, a dormant volcanic cone that is considered to have Australia's largest dry crater, giving the area a striking and distinctive landscape. With a population of around 319 residents, Noorat is an intimate rural community surrounded by the rich pastoral farmland typical of the Western District.

Life in Noorat revolves around agriculture and the natural beauty of the surrounding volcanic plains, which support extensive dairy and sheep farming. The Mount Noorat crater is a popular walking destination, offering panoramic views across the flat plains to the south coast. Residents enjoy the quiet pace of small-town life, with essential services available in nearby Terang, while the community maintains a strong connection to its history as one of the earliest European settlements in the region, dating back to 1839.

Noorat falls under postcode 3265 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

State
Victoria
Postcode
3265
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Corangamite
Federal Electorate
Wannon
State Electorate
South-West Coast (Western Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.18°, 142.95°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
31.68 km²
Population Density
10 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3265

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3265 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$55,855
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,474

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3265; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Terang Station
8.5 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • V/Line coach — Warrnambool / Geelong Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
211 km
By Train
Approx 3 hrs via Terang to Southern Cross
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min

🛣️ V/Line Warrnambool Line via Terang

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural township; a car is essential for most daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
318
▲ 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 Noorat. 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 Mount Noorat? +

Mount Noorat is a dormant volcanic cone located at the edge of the township. It is considered to have Australia's largest dry crater and is a popular walking destination with panoramic views of the Western District.

How far is Noorat from Melbourne? +

Noorat is approximately 211 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, about a 2.5-hour drive via the Princes Highway.

What services are available in Noorat? +

Noorat is a small rural township. Most services and shops are found in nearby Terang, about 8 kilometres to the south, which has supermarkets, schools, and medical facilities.

Is Noorat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Noorat 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.

What is the population of Noorat? +

Noorat had a population of 318 at the 2021 Census.