Boonah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
515
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Boonah.
The postcode for Boonah is 3235 (VIC).
Boonah (3235) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Boonah has roughly 515 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Boonah 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 4 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boonah's population at 515, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
515
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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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)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
515
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Boonah.
Local schools for Boonah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Deans Marsh Primary School
Lorne P-12 College
Aireys Inlet Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Boonah.
- What is the Boonah postcode?
- Boonah is in the 3235 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Boonah?
- Boonah is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3235, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Boonah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Boonah?
- There are 5 schools serving Boonah on this page, including Deans Marsh Primary School, Lorne P-12 College, Aireys Inlet Primary School.
- How walkable is Boonah?
- Boonah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boonah?
- Boonah is close to Bambra, Big Hill, Big Hill, Pennyroyal, Deans Marsh.
- What is the population of Boonah?
- The population of Boonah is approximately 515 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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