South Gippsland Shire Council
Koonwarra
Koonwarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
366
Median age 53
The brief
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.
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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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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%
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)
$252/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$252/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
366
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Koonwarra.
Local schools for Koonwarra
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Government School Catchment
Meeniyan Primary School
Leongatha Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Koonwarra.
- What is the Koonwarra postcode?
- Koonwarra is in the 3954 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koonwarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $252, for units it's $252.
- 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?
- Koonwarra has approximately 366 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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