Moriac, VIC 3240 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Moriac is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3240, home to 852 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Surf Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 85 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$410 /wk
Population852
Median age38
Area17.9 km²
To CBD85 km
LGASurf Coast

Demographics

Population
852
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$2,486 /week
Median personal income
$1,002 /week
Median family income
$2,646 /week
Average household size
3.1
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
$410 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Moriac Primary School Primary · Government
  • Freshwater Creek Steiner School Primary · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 4 parks and reserves
  • 4 playgrounds

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.8°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.8°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 533 mm
  • Reference station: Laverton RAAF, 68.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 314 resolvable premises in Moriac. 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: 100.0%

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: 69 across postcode 3240 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 39 property offences, 13 violent offences, 7 public order offences.
  • Wider Surf Coast LGA: 3,149 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Moriac?

Moriac (VIC 3240) had 852 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Surf Coast local government area.

What is the median rent in Moriac?

The median advertised rent in Moriac is $410/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Moriac?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Moriac covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Moriac Primary School (0.5 km), Freshwater Creek Steiner School (9.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Moriac?

Moriac is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Moriac?

Across postcode 3240, 69 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (39), violent (13), public order (7). 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 Moriac?

In Moriac, mean daily temperatures range from 9.5°C to 19.8°C and annual rainfall is 533 mm measured at the Laverton RAAF weather station (68.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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