Purnim West at a glance
Population
50
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Purnim West.
The postcode for Purnim West is 3278 (VIC).
Purnim West (3278) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Purnim West has roughly 50 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Purnim West's population at 50, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (115% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
42
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
115%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
50
Median age: 42
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Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Purnim West.
Local schools for Purnim West
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Government School Catchment
Woodford Primary School
Merri River School
Cudgee Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Purnim West.
- What is the Purnim West postcode?
- Purnim West is in the 3278 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- Where is Purnim West?
- Purnim West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3278, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Purnim West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Purnim West?
- There are 4 schools serving Purnim West on this page, including Woodford Primary School, King's College, Merri River School.
- What suburbs are near Purnim West?
- Purnim West is close to Purnim, Wangoom, Bushfield, Grassmere, Cudgee.
- What is the population of Purnim West?
- The population of Purnim West is approximately 50 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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