Arawata, VIC 3951
Bass Coast Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3951
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What to know about Arawata
Arawata (3951) sits in the Bass Coast region of Victoria.
Arawata has roughly 92 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 5°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,023 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Arawata
Schools serving Arawata: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
Korumburra Primary School
Korumburra Secondary College
Non-government schools
St Joseph's School
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Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Arawata's population at 92, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 52
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 80%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Crime and safety
1 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,023 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Arawata
- What is the Arawata postcode?
- Arawata is in the 3951 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Arawata?
- Arawata is a suburb in the Bass Coast Shire Council area, VIC 3951.
- What schools are in Arawata?
- There are 3 schools serving Arawata on this page, including Korumburra Primary School, St Joseph's School, Korumburra Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Arawata?
- Arawata is close to Fairbank, Kardella, Ranceby, Ruby, Wild Dog Valley.
- What is the population of Arawata?
- The population of Arawata is approximately 92 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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