Baw Baw Shire Council
Koo Wee Rup
Koo Wee Rup at a glance
Median house
$695,000
Median unit
$450,000
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
4,047
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Koo Wee Rup.
Koo Wee Rup (3981) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria. The median house here is $695,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Koo Wee Rup has roughly 4,047 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Koo Wee Rup scores 12/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Koo Wee Rup's population at 4,047, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,047
Median age
34
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $695,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $139,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Koo Wee Rup on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$695,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$313/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$695,000
$450,000
4,047
Median age: 34
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.34% (median rent $313/wk against a $695,000 price tag). Units yield 3.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.34%
Based on $695,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.70%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
226
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.
12
0
50
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Koo Wee Rup.
Local schools for Koo Wee Rup
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Bayles Regional Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Koo Wee Rup.
- What is the median house price in Koo Wee Rup?
- The median house price in Koo Wee Rup, VIC 3981 is $695,000. The median unit price is $450,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Koo Wee Rup postcode?
- Koo Wee Rup is in the 3981 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koo Wee Rup?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $313, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Koo Wee Rup?
- There are 6 schools serving Koo Wee Rup on this page, including St John the Baptist's School, Koo Wee Rup Primary School, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College.
- How walkable is Koo Wee Rup?
- Koo Wee Rup has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 50.
- What suburbs are near Koo Wee Rup?
- Koo Wee Rup is close to Monomeith, Dalmore, Rythdale, Koo Wee Rup North, Pakenham South.
- What is the population of Koo Wee Rup?
- Koo Wee Rup has approximately 4,047 residents. The median age is 34.
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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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