Koonwarra, VIC 3954 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Koonwarra is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3954, home to 366 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the South Gippsland local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 118 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 366
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $1,825 /week
- Median personal income
- $760 /week
- Median family income
- $2,250 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- South Gippsland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $252 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Koonwarra Village School
- Meeniyan Primary School
- St Laurence O'Toole School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Koala Dr/Swan Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 9 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.0% of the 198 resolvable premises in Koonwarra. 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: 99.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 18 across postcode 3954 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 17 property offences.
- Wider South Gippsland LGA: 8,421 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Koonwarra?
Koonwarra (VIC 3954) had 366 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the South Gippsland local government area.
What is the median rent in Koonwarra?
The median advertised rent in Koonwarra is $252/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Koonwarra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Koonwarra covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Koonwarra Village School (0.2 km), Meeniyan Primary School (7.3 km), St Laurence O'Toole School (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Koonwarra?
Koonwarra is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Koonwarra?
Across postcode 3954, 18 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (17). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Koonwarra?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Koonwarra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
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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