Corangamite Shire Council
Kawarren
Kawarren at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
189
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Kawarren.
Kawarren (3249) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Kawarren has roughly 189 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Kawarren 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kawarren's population at 189, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
189
Median age
54
Family households
62%
Lone person
29%
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)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
189
Median age: 54
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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
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kawarren.
Local schools for Kawarren
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Government School Catchment
Forrest Primary School
Elliminyt Primary School
Colac Secondary College
© 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 Kawarren.
- What is the Kawarren postcode?
- Kawarren is in the 3249 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kawarren?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Kawarren?
- There are 11 schools serving Kawarren on this page, including Forrest Primary School, Elliminyt Primary School, Sacred Heart School.
- How walkable is Kawarren?
- Kawarren has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Kawarren?
- Kawarren is close to Gellibrand, Barongarook West, Barongarook, Forrest, Irrewillipe East.
- What is the population of Kawarren?
- Kawarren has approximately 189 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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