Purnim at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
292
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Purnim.
The postcode for Purnim is 3278 (VIC).
Purnim (3278) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Purnim has roughly 292 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.
Purnim 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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Purnim's population at 292, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
292
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
19%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
292
Median age: 43
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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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Purnim.
Local schools for Purnim
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Government School Catchment
Cudgee Primary School
Woodford Primary School
Allansford and District Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Purnim.
- What is the Purnim postcode?
- Purnim is in the 3278 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is Purnim?
- Purnim is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3278, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Purnim?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Purnim?
- There are 19 schools serving Purnim on this page, including Cudgee Primary School, Woodford Primary School, Allansford and District Primary School.
- How walkable is Purnim?
- Purnim has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Purnim?
- Purnim is close to Purnim West, Wangoom, Cudgee, Grassmere, Bushfield.
- What is the population of Purnim?
- The population of Purnim is approximately 292 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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