Illowa at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
304
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Illowa.
The postcode for Illowa is 3282 (VIC).
Illowa (3282) sits in the Warrnambool region of Victoria.
Illowa has roughly 304 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.
Illowa 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Illowa's population at 304, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
304
Median age
47
Family households
87%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
304
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Illowa.
Local schools for Illowa
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Government School Catchment
Koroit And District Primary School
Brauer Secondary College
Warrnambool West Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Illowa.
- What is the Illowa postcode?
- Illowa is in the 3282 postcode, in VIC, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- Where is Illowa?
- Illowa is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3282, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Illowa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Illowa?
- There are 12 schools serving Illowa on this page, including St Patrick's School, Koroit And District Primary School, St John's School.
- How walkable is Illowa?
- Illowa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Illowa?
- Illowa is close to Southern Cross, Tower Hill, Yangery, Koroit, Yarpturk.
- What is the population of Illowa?
- The population of Illowa is approximately 304 (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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