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Victoria · Postcode 3981
Koo Wee Rup postcode and suburb data
Victoria · Phone area code 03 · 63 km from Melbourne
Suburb snapshot
Koo Wee Rup at a glance vs VIC
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against VIC
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Koo Wee Rup vs the VIC average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Koo Wee Rup | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,782 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,811 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 34 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Koo Wee Rup is a locality 63 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3981. It falls within the Melbourne - South East region. The local government area is Cardinia.
According to the 2021 Census, Koo Wee Rup has a population of 4,047 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,782, close to the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 66 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Koo Wee Rup includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,811, with 1,389 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Koo Wee Rup scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Schools in Koo Wee Rup include Koo Wee Rup Secondary College, Koo Wee Rup Primary School and St John the Baptist's School.
Koo Wee Rup is part of the Cardinia statistical area in Victoria.
Koo Wee Rup details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 3981 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 4,047 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,782/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $809/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,811 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 59.0 km² |
| Population Density | 69/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,389 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.198 |
| Longitude | 145.489 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 63 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Cardinia |
| Local Government | Cardinia |
| Federal Electorate | Monash |
| State Electorate | Narracan (Eastern Victoria) |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Melbourne (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 921 (22.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 479 (11.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,136 (28.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 882 (21.8%) |
| 65+ years | 631 (15.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 468 (11.6%) |
| Arthritis | 368 (9.1%) |
| Diabetes | 200 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 145 (3.6%) |
| Cancer | 137 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 86 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 39 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 50 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 356 (25.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 575 (41.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 393 (28.6%) |
Schools in Koo Wee Rup
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Koo Wee Rup. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.