Moolap Postcode
Victoria
Located in Victoria, Moolap is a locality approximately 62 kilometres from Melbourne. The postcode for Moolap is 3221, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Moolap has a population of 1,825 (903 males, 924 females). The median age is 59 years.
The median weekly household income in Moolap is $1,279, with a median personal income of $630 per week.
The median weekly rent is $290 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,907.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (36), New Zealand (26), and Italy (20).
83.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Moolap shows 628 people employed (354 full-time, 232 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (91), professionals (84), and managers (41).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Moolap has an IRSAD score of 964 placing it in decile 4 (below average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Moolap covers an area of 34.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 53 persons per km².
Statistically, Moolap sits within the Warrnambool - Otway Ranges area, part of the broader Warrnambool and South West region. It falls under the Greater Geelong local government area.
The federal electorate for Moolap is Corangamite (Provincial).
Moolap Details
| Postcode | 3221 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 1,825 |
| Median Age | 59 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,279/week |
| Median Personal Income | $630/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,907 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 34.6 km² |
| Population Density | 53/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 677 |
| Completed Year 12 | 33.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -38.1833 |
| Longitude | 144.4333 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 62 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Warrnambool - Otway Ranges |
| Local Government | Greater Geelong |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 218 (11.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 131 (7.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 284 (15.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 388 (21.3%) |
| 65+ years | 812 (44.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 186 (10.2%) |
| Arthritis | 109 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 87 (4.8%) |
| Diabetes | 73 (4.0%) |
| Asthma | 68 (3.7%) |
| Cancer | 56 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 43 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 29 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 28 (4.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 245 (37.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 210 (31.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 177 (26.8%) |