Simpson VIC 3266
Simpson sits 200 km from Melbourne CBD in Victoria, around 2 hours 35 minutes by car. Census data records 583 residents with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $81,432 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 2.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $228 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. The area shows high bushfire risk. All 1 school within the locality boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Simpson scores a C (36/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 200.4 km · 155 min drive to Melbourne
Median available
Median $290K
High bushfire risk
Fire 83/100 · Crime 27/100 · Flood 16/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 6/10 · median age 39 · 583 residents
Liveability Rating
36 / 100 · Ranked #628 in VICEach bar is Simpson's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Simpson?
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Our score
36 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSimpson's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $290,000, roughly 19% above where it sat a year earlier.
$290,000
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $290K
Short-Stay Rentals
2 active Airbnb listings: 2 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 0.9% 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 Simpson safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Simpson sits in the low band, with 10 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 17% on the prior year.
10 offences
16.7% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202510 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
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
One school serve Simpson, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Simpson Primary School leads the pack.
- • 53 students in one school (avg 53)
Primary
Walkability
Simpson is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Simpson.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 258
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
Simpson is home to 583 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $81,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
583
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$81,432/yr
Census Median Rent
$228/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$38,428/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
13.9%
Total Dwellings
201
Owner-Occupier Rate
83.8%
Houses
100.5%
Rental Stress
14.6%
Mortgage Stress
16.0%
Work From Home
27.4%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 82.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.7%
- Employment Rate
- 68.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 28.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, 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 87%
- Parks and recreation 12%
- Zones under 1% 1%
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 Colac (Shire Office), 34.1 kmModerate rainfall.
- Elevation
- 163 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 22 km
- Annual rainfall
- 607 mm
- 82 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 3266, 7 of 3,219 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (28 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3266, 487 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,314 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 17 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.
2 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3266 in 2025-26, rank 176 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 23, in 2008-09.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $290,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
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 Richard Riordan Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Richard Riordan LP | 51.8% | 48.2% | 51.8% |
| 2018 | Richard Riordan LP | 51.1% | 44.6% | 55.4% |
| 2014 | Terry Mulder LP | 55.4% | 39.4% | 60.6% |
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 Simpson?
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 583 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 Simpson
Is Simpson a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Simpson is low (27/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Simpson?
Simpson has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (16/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Simpson has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (36/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Simpson?
Simpson, VIC had a population of 583 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Simpson, VIC?
The postcode for Simpson, VIC is 3266.
How far is Simpson from Melbourne?
Simpson is 200 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 155 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Simpson?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Simpson was $81,432 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 Simpson?
There are too few current rental listings in Simpson for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $228, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Simpson?
The median age of residents in Simpson was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Simpson at risk of bushfire?
Simpson has a high recorded bushfire history (83/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Simpson?
There is 1 school inside the Simpson boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Simpson?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Simpson, Colac (Shire Office) (34.1 km away), 607 mm of rain a year over 82 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Simpson?
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 Simpson belong to?
Simpson sits within the Corangamite local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Simpson?
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 Simpson?
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 Simpson in?
Simpson sits within the federal Division of Wannon, currently held by Dan Tehan (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- 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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