Kirkstall, VIC 3283 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Kirkstall is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3283, home to 406 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Warrnambool local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 237 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$270 /wk
Population406
Median age40
Area73.7 km²
To CBD237 km
LGAMoyne

Demographics

Population
406
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$1,690 /week
Median personal income
$776 /week
Median family income
$1,890 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Moyne
Statistical region (SA4)
Warrnambool and South West
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wannon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$270 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,454
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Koroit And District Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Patrick's School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 pub or bar
  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 2 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.0% of the 168 resolvable premises in Kirkstall. 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: 97.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.0%

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: 41 across postcode 3283 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 17 property offences, 6 violent offences, 4 drug offences.
  • Wider Moyne LGA: 4,070 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Kirkstall?

Kirkstall (VIC 3283) had 406 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Moyne local government area.

What is the median rent in Kirkstall?

The median advertised rent in Kirkstall is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Kirkstall?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Kirkstall covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Koroit And District Primary School (5.1 km), St Patrick's School (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Kirkstall?

Kirkstall is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Kirkstall?

Across postcode 3283, 41 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (17), violent (6), drug offences (4). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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