Purnim, VIC 3278 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Purnim is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3278, home to 292 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moyne local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 211 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 292
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,699 /week
- Median personal income
- $746 /week
- Median family income
- $1,807 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moyne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Warrnambool and South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $235 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,322
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Cudgee Primary School
- Grasmere Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Blacks Lane/Hopkins Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 81.7% of the 131 resolvable premises in Purnim. 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: 81.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 18.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 7 across postcode 3278 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 3 violent offences, 3 property offences, 1 public order offences.
- Wider Moyne LGA: 4,070 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Purnim?
Purnim (VIC 3278) had 292 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Moyne local government area.
What is the median rent in Purnim?
The median advertised rent in Purnim is $235/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Purnim?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Purnim covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cudgee Primary School (8 km), Grasmere Primary School (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Purnim?
Purnim is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (81.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Purnim?
Across postcode 3278, 7 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (3), property (3), public order (1). 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 Purnim?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Purnim 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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