Colac Otway
South Purrumbete
South Purrumbete at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about South Purrumbete.
South Purrumbete (3260) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
South Purrumbete has roughly 124 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.
South Purrumbete 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Purrumbete's population at 124, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
124
Median age
47
Family households
75%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 South Purrumbete.
Local schools for South Purrumbete
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Government School Catchment
Cobden Primary School
Cobden Technical School
Hampden P-12 School
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Frequently asked
About South Purrumbete.
- What is the South Purrumbete postcode?
- South Purrumbete is in the 3260 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in South Purrumbete?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in South Purrumbete?
- There are 7 schools serving South Purrumbete on this page, including Cobden Primary School, Cobden Technical School, Hampden P-12 School.
- How walkable is South Purrumbete?
- South Purrumbete has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Purrumbete?
- South Purrumbete is close to Bullaharre, Tandarook, Carpendeit, Tesbury, Koallah.
- What is the population of South Purrumbete?
- South Purrumbete has approximately 124 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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