Moriac at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
852
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Moriac.
The postcode for Moriac is 3240 (VIC).
Moriac (3240) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Moriac has roughly 852 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Moriac 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moriac's population at 852, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. 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 (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
852
Median age
38
Family households
89%
Lone person
11%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
852
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moriac.
Local schools for Moriac
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Government School Catchment
Moriac Primary School
Ceres Primary School
Mount Duneed Regional Primary School
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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 Moriac.
- What is the Moriac postcode?
- Moriac is in the 3240 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Moriac?
- Moriac is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3240, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Moriac?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Moriac?
- There are 20 schools serving Moriac on this page, including Moriac Primary School, Freshwater Creek Steiner School, Ceres Primary School.
- How walkable is Moriac?
- Moriac has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Moriac?
- Moriac is close to Mount Moriac, Modewarre, Gnarwarre, Buckley, Paraparap.
- What is the population of Moriac?
- The population of Moriac is approximately 852 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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