Bambra, VIC 3241 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Bambra is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3241, home to 115 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Colac Otway local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 103 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population115
Median age51
Area41.4 km²
To CBD103 km
LGASurf Coast

Demographics

Population
115
Median age
51 years
Median household income
$1,875 /week
Median personal income
$788 /week
Median family income
$1,958 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Surf Coast
Statistical region (SA4)
Geelong
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Corangamite
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$759
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Deans Marsh Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (21.5°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 895 mm
  • Reference station: Cape Otway Lighthouse, 80.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 70.0% of the 50 resolvable premises in Bambra. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 70.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 30.0%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 122 across postcode 3241 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 69 property offences, 31 violent offences, 5 public order offences.
  • Wider Surf Coast LGA: 3,149 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Bambra?

Bambra (VIC 3241) had 115 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Surf Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Bambra?

The median advertised rent in Bambra is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Bambra?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Bambra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Deans Marsh Primary School (6.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Bambra?

Bambra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (70% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Bambra?

Across postcode 3241, 122 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (69), violent (31), public order (5). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Bambra?

In Bambra, mean daily temperatures range from 10.6°C to 17.3°C and annual rainfall is 895 mm measured at the Cape Otway Lighthouse weather station (80.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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