Woolsthorpe, VIC 3276 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woolsthorpe is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3276, home to 364 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Moyne local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 228 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 364
- Median age
- 46 years
- Median household income
- $1,548 /week
- Median personal income
- $755 /week
- Median family income
- $1,857 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- 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
- $200 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,042
- Rent share of household income
- 13%
Schools
- Woolsthorpe Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- General Store/Warrnambool-Caramut Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.4% of the 181 resolvable premises in Woolsthorpe. 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: 93.4%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 16 across postcode 3276 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 11 property offences, 2 violent offences, 1 public order offences.
- Wider Moyne LGA: 4,070 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Woolsthorpe?
Woolsthorpe (VIC 3276) had 364 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Moyne local government area.
What is the median rent in Woolsthorpe?
The median advertised rent in Woolsthorpe is $200/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woolsthorpe?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Woolsthorpe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Woolsthorpe Primary School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woolsthorpe?
Woolsthorpe is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woolsthorpe?
Across postcode 3276, 16 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (11), violent (2), 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 Woolsthorpe?
1 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woolsthorpe 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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