Noorat VIC 3265
Noorat is a rural locality in Victoria, 211 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 35 minutes by car. Population is 318; the median age is 51 and the median household income is $86,320 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality fell 4.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $220 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Noorat is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure and no recorded flood exposure. 2 schools sit within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 318. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
2 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 1.5% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Noorat safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Noorat sits in the moderate band, with 8 incidents recorded in 2026.
8 offences
no change since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20253 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Noorat, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 25 students in one school (avg 25)
- • Sectors: 1 Catholic, 1 Government
- • Largest: Noorat Primary School (25 students)
Primary
Secondary
Walkability
Noorat is very car-dependent on foot — at 20/100, nearly all errands require a car.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Noorat.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 151
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Corangamite: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Noorat is home to 318 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $86,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
318
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$86,320/yr
Census Median Rent
$220/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$44,200/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.7%
Total Dwellings
126
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
13.3%
Mortgage Stress
18.1%
Work From Home
12.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 91.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 94.0%
- Employment Rate
- 62.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 33.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,335 a year through Corangamite based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 95%
- Residential 3%
- Infrastructure and transport 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Corangamite
In the year to August 2026, 60 new dwellings were approved across Corangamite. That mix is 55 houses and 5 units. Approvals are up 116.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2013).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Terang, 4.8 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 153 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 39.1 km
- Annual rainfall
- 717 mm
- 105 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3265, 6 of 2,835 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (29 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3265, 454 rooftop-solar systems totalling 5.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,098 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 14 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
1 first-home grant was paid in postcode 3265 in 2025-26, rank 213 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 20, in 2004-05.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Dan Tehan Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Dan Tehan | 39.1% | 60.9% | -2.3 |
| 2022 | Dan Tehan | 40.9% | 59.1% | -1.1 |
| 2019 | Dan Tehan | 39.6% | 60.4% | +1.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Roma Britnell Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Roma Britnell LP | 58.0% | 42.0% | 58.0% |
| 2018 | Roma Britnell LP | 52.3% | 47.7% | 52.3% |
| 2014 | Denis Napthine LP | 57.0% | 39.0% | 61.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Noorat?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 318 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Noorat
Is Noorat a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Noorat is moderate (49/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Noorat?
Noorat has no recorded bushfire history. No mapped flood overlay applies. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Noorat?
Noorat, VIC had a population of 318 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Noorat, VIC?
The postcode for Noorat, VIC is 3265.
How far is Noorat from Melbourne?
Noorat is 211 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 153 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Noorat?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Noorat was $86,320 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Noorat?
There are too few current rental listings in Noorat for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $220, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Noorat?
The median age of residents in Noorat was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Noorat?
There are 2 schools inside the Noorat boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Noorat walkable?
Noorat scores 20/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Noorat?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Noorat, Terang (4.8 km away), 717 mm of rain a year over 105 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Noorat?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Noorat belong to?
Noorat sits within the Corangamite local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Noorat?
The average residential rates bill through Corangamite is $2,335 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Noorat?
Across Corangamite, 60 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 116.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Noorat in?
Noorat sits within the federal Division of Wannon, currently held by Dan Tehan (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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