Barongarook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
458
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Barongarook.
The postcode for Barongarook is 3249 (VIC).
Barongarook (3249) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Barongarook has roughly 458 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Barongarook 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barongarook's population at 458, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
458
Median age
44
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
458
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Barongarook.
Local schools for Barongarook
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Government School Catchment
Elliminyt Primary School
Colac Secondary College
Colac South West Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Barongarook.
- What is the Barongarook postcode?
- Barongarook is in the 3249 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Barongarook?
- Barongarook is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3249, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barongarook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Barongarook?
- There are 6 schools serving Barongarook on this page, including Elliminyt Primary School, Colac Secondary College, Sacred Heart School.
- How walkable is Barongarook?
- Barongarook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Barongarook?
- Barongarook is close to Barongarook West, Elliminyt, Yeodene, Kawarren, Colac.
- What is the population of Barongarook?
- The population of Barongarook is approximately 458 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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