Koonwarra, VIC 3954

South Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3954

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What to know about Koonwarra

Koonwarra (3954) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria.

Koonwarra has roughly 366 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.

What it’s like to live here

Koonwarra 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 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 895 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Koonwarra

Schools serving Koonwarra: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Meeniyan Primary School

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Catchment

Leongatha Primary School

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Leongatha Secondary College

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Koonwarra's population at 366, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
366
Median age
53
Family households
76%
Lone person
24%
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
4%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

16 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences11 (68.8%)
A Crimes against the person2 (12.5%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (12.5%)
D Public order and security offences1 (6.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
895 mm
Hottest month, avg max
24.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.0°C
Rainfall by month
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Koonwarra

What is the Koonwarra postcode?
Koonwarra is in the 3954 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
Where is Koonwarra?
Koonwarra is a suburb in the South Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3954.
What schools are in Koonwarra?
There are 6 schools serving Koonwarra on this page, including Koonwarra Village School, Meeniyan Primary School, St Laurence O'Toole School.
How walkable is Koonwarra?
Koonwarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Koonwarra?
Koonwarra is close to Leongatha South, Meeniyan, Pound Creek, Nerrena, Leongatha.
What is the population of Koonwarra?
The population of Koonwarra is approximately 366 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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