Murroon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Murroon.
The postcode for Murroon is 3243 (VIC).
Murroon (3243) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Murroon has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Murroon 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Murroon's population at 95, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
48
Family households
87%
Lone person
17%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Murroon.
Local schools for Murroon
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Government School Catchment
Deans Marsh Primary School
Birregurra Primary School
Forrest 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 Murroon.
- What is the Murroon postcode?
- Murroon is in the 3243 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Murroon?
- Murroon is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3243, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Murroon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Murroon?
- There are 4 schools serving Murroon on this page, including Deans Marsh Primary School, Birregurra Primary School, Forrest Primary School.
- How walkable is Murroon?
- Murroon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Murroon?
- Murroon is close to Whoorel, Barwon Downs, Pennyroyal, Gerangamete, Gerangamete.
- What is the population of Murroon?
- The population of Murroon is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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