Marengo, VIC 3233 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Marengo is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3233, home to 272 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Colac Otway local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 148 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 272
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,292 /week
- Median personal income
- $706 /week
- Median family income
- $1,600 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Colac Otway
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Warrnambool and South West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Corangamite
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $282 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Apollo Bay P-12 College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Harrison St/Marengo Crst
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 11 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 supermarkets
- 1 playground
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, 24.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 77.1% of the 420 resolvable premises in Marengo. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 17.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 77.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 5.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 156 across postcode 3233 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 79 property offences, 20 violent offences, 2 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Marengo?
Marengo (VIC 3233) had 272 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Colac Otway local government area.
What is the median rent in Marengo?
The median advertised rent in Marengo is $282/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Marengo?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Marengo covering government sectors. Nearest include: Apollo Bay P-12 College (2.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Marengo?
Marengo is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (77.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Marengo?
Across postcode 3233, 156 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (79), violent (20), drug offences (2). 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 Marengo?
In Marengo, 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 (24.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Marengo?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Marengo centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. 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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