Bass Coast Shire Council
Almurta
Almurta at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
66
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Almurta.
Almurta (3979) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Almurta has roughly 66 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Almurta scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Almurta's population at 66, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
66
Median age
54
Family households
80%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
66
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Almurta.
Local schools for Almurta
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Government School Catchment
Kongwak Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Village High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Almurta.
- What is the Almurta postcode?
- Almurta is in the 3979 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Almurta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Almurta?
- There are 2 schools serving Almurta on this page, including Village High School, Kongwak Primary School.
- How walkable is Almurta?
- Almurta has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Almurta?
- Almurta is close to Blackwood Forest, Kernot, Ryanston, Korrine, Krowera.
- What is the population of Almurta?
- Almurta has approximately 66 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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