Paraparap at a glance
Population
167
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Paraparap.
The postcode for Paraparap is 3240 (VIC).
Paraparap (3240) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria.
Paraparap has roughly 167 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Paraparap's population at 167, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
167
Median age
44
Family households
68%
Lone person
24%
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)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
167
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Paraparap.
Local schools for Paraparap
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Government School Catchment
Moriac Primary School
Bellbrae Primary School
Anglesea 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 Paraparap.
- What is the Paraparap postcode?
- Paraparap is in the 3240 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Paraparap?
- Paraparap is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3240, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Paraparap?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Paraparap?
- There are 20 schools serving Paraparap on this page, including Moriac Primary School, Bellbrae Primary School, Freshwater Creek Steiner School.
- What suburbs are near Paraparap?
- Paraparap is close to Freshwater Creek, Modewarre, Moriac, Gherang, Bellbrae.
- What is the population of Paraparap?
- The population of Paraparap is approximately 167 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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