Southern Cross at a glance
Population
1,423
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Southern Cross.
The postcode for Southern Cross is 3283 (VIC).
Southern Cross (3283) sits in the Warrnambool region of Victoria.
Southern Cross has roughly 1,423 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Southern Cross's population at 1,423, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,423
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$224/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,423
Median age: 45
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Southern Cross.
Local schools for Southern Cross
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Government School Catchment
Koroit And District Primary School
Woodford Primary School
Brauer Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Southern Cross.
- What is the Southern Cross postcode?
- Southern Cross is in the 3283 postcode, in VIC, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- Where is Southern Cross?
- Southern Cross is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3283, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Southern Cross?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $224.
- What schools are in Southern Cross?
- There are 8 schools serving Southern Cross on this page, including St Patrick's School, Koroit And District Primary School, St John's School.
- What suburbs are near Southern Cross?
- Southern Cross is close to Yarpturk, Illowa, Koroit, Yangery, Mailors Flat.
- What is the population of Southern Cross?
- The population of Southern Cross is approximately 1,423 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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