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Korumburra has an estimated 4,851 residents, up from 4,749 at the 2021 Census — a change of 102 people, or 2.1%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 79% of areas nationally. 121 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 81 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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Analysis of ABS population updates for the wider region and new address datasets verified by AreaSearch indicates that the suburb of Korumburra has a population of approximately 4,851 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 102 people (2.1%) from the 4,749 residents recorded in the 2021 Census. This adjustment is based on a resident population of 4,846 calculated by AreaSearch using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and 121 validated new addresses registered since the Census date. The population density is 80 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density and potential for future expansion.
The 2.1% growth rate since the census is 2.2 percentage points behind the Rest of Vic. (4.3%), showing relatively competitive growth. Population expansion was mainly driven by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 50.0% of total gains, although overseas migration and natural increase also remained positive. AreaSearch implements ABS and Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For locations lacking this data, projections from the VIC State Government released in 2023 are used, adjusted by weighting population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Growth rates by age group from these models are also applied from 2032 to 2041. Future projections suggest a demographic contraction, with the suburb of Korumburra expected to lose 358 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, expansion is anticipated within particular age cohorts, led by the cohort aged 85 and over, which is projected to increase by 78 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
100 new dwellings have been approved in Korumburra over the past five years, an average of 20 a year. That is 4.2 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 20 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 26, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building permit data allocated from statistical areas, the suburb of Korumburra has averaged approximately 20 new residential approvals annually, totaling 100 homes over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 24 during FY-26. An average of 1.2 residents moved to the area for every completed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), indicating balanced supply and demand conditions. Newly built properties average $411,000 in value, reflecting developer focus on high-end, premium residences. Commercial building permits totaled $701,000 for this financial year, showing limited non-residential construction activity.
Compared with the Rest of Vic., the suburb of Korumburra experiences low construction volumes, sitting 63.0% below the regional average per capita. This limited supply of new dwellings generally supports demand and values for pre-existing properties. Furthermore, new permits consist entirely of single detached houses, preserving the classic low-density character of the area for family buyers. With approximately 225 people per permit, the suburb of Korumburra exhibits low-density development patterns. Faced with stable or contracting population projections, the suburb of Korumburra may see reduced pressure on housing, creating favorable opportunities for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Korumburra
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 7 current infrastructure and development projects inside Korumburra, worth an estimated $56 million. A further 66 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $8.7 billion. 28 are already under construction and 17 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Changes to local infrastructure, major developments, and urban planning policies significantly affect regional performance. AreaSearch has identified 7 projects expected to impact the local community, with notable examples including the Korumburra Railway Precinct Redevelopment, Botanica Estate Korumburra, the Korumburra Streetscape, and Michael's IGA Supermarket Korumburra.
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Korumburra Railway Precinct Redevelopment
Staged renewal of Korumburra's former railway land to create new public open space and town-linking amenities. Stage One works and the new Korumburra Skatepark (opened March 2026) are complete. Future works, subject to additional funding, include a new half-court basketball/netball court, playground, and landscaping.
Botanica Estate Korumburra
House and land estate by LandGipps on an 82-lot subdivision on the west side of Korumburra, in the Strzelecki Ranges foothills. Lot sizes range from around 780sqm to over 1500sqm. Stage 1 and Stage 2 are sold out and titled, with Stage 3A now selling and civil works largely complete. Builders including Sherridon Homes and Metricon offer house and land packages on remaining allotments.
Michael's IGA Supermarket Korumburra
Delivery of a new full-line Michael's IGA supermarket for Korumburra, replacing the former library site with an expanded store, fresh food offer and on-site parking to strengthen local retail convenience and community services.
Korumburra Streetscape
Revitalisation of Korumburra town centre streetscape including Commercial Street and parts of Bridge Street, Mine Road and Radovick Street. Works include new concrete footpaths, lane reconfiguration to single lanes with a parallel parking maneuvering lane, kerb extensions, garden beds, utility pit upgrades, new furniture and adjusted signals. South Gippsland Water is replacing ageing water mains in parallel. Staged works are progressing through to completion in 2025.
Daisybank Estate Korumburra
Final Stage 8 lots in the Daisybank Estate are being marketed and titled, with services (sealed roads, underground power, water, gas, sewer, telecom) in place. The estate is a family-friendly subdivision near schools and a local playground, with many homes already completed across earlier stages.
Korumburra Community Hub
A multipurpose community facility led by South Gippsland Shire Council that brings together the Myli Community Library, Milpara Community House and the Korumburra and District Historical Society. The hub includes flexible meeting and training rooms, a computer lab, and a function space with adjoining kitchen. Officially opened on 10 November 2023, it serves as a central venue for programs, learning and community events.
South Gippsland Highway Realignment at Coal Creek Korumburra
Realignment of a 4.1 km section of the South Gippsland Highway south east of Korumburra at the Coal Creek bends to remove sharp curves, add safety barriers, and introduce roundabouts on Silkstone Road for improved safety, efficiency, and reliability.
Leongatha Battery Energy Storage System
BNRG Leeson is progressing a proposed 60 MW AC / 240 MWh four-hour battery energy storage system in Leongatha, Victoria. The project is planned across about 4.5 acres and includes approximately 42 battery containers and 14 inverters, using proximity to existing high-voltage transmission infrastructure to support grid stability and renewable energy integration. The developer states that a planning exemption has been approved, with construction targeted to commence in 2027 and completion targeted for 2027, subject to final approvals, design and procurement.
2,250 residents of Korumburra are employed, from a labour force of 2,324. Unemployment sits at 3.2%, with participation at 57.3%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.1% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 3,899, about 80% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The suburb of Korumburra features a balanced labor market encompassing both professional and manual occupations, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The local unemployment rate stands at 3.2%, and employment grew by an estimated 4.0% over the last year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. As of March 2026, 2,250 residents are employed. The unemployment rate is 0.5% lower than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, while the participation rate is lower than average at 57.3% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data shows that a moderate 13.7% of working residents operated from home, though this may reflect pandemic lockdowns.
Primary sources of employment for residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The local workforce has a notable concentration in manufacturing, with its employment share reaching 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, public administration & safety is underrepresented at 3.5% compared to the regional average of 6.5%. The comparison between local job numbers and the resident workforce suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated from regional data, the year leading to March 2026 saw employment expand by 4.0% and the total labor force grow by 3.3%, which reduced the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with unemployment decreasing by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 provide context for local demand. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to estimate future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying by sector. Applying these projections suggests employment in the suburb of Korumburra could rise by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, representing a simple weighted extrapolation.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Korumburra is $1,175 a week (about $61,000 a year), with median personal income at $611 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $40,804 a year against an average of $49,973. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode-level datasets released for financial year 2023, taxpayers in the suburb of Korumburra earn a median income of $40,804 and an average income of $49,973. This is below the national average and compares to a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 in Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes would be approximately $44,729 (median) and $54,780 (average) as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes fell between the 11th and 13th percentiles nationwide.
The largest income bracket contains 28.2% of residents (1,367 people) earning between $800 - 1,499 weekly, whereas the metropolitan average peaks in the $1,500 - 2,999 range at 30.3%. Discretionary income after housing expenses stands at 86.0%, placing the area in the 14th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Korumburra had 1,909 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 91% detached houses and 0% apartments. 37% are owned with a mortgage, 20% rented and 43% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 23.0% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential property types in the suburb of Korumburra at the time of the last Census consisted of 91.1% houses and 9.0% alternative dwellings, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% alternative dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership rates were higher than the regional average at 43.4%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with mortgages (36.5%) or tenants renting (20.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment was lower than the regional average at $1,300, and the median weekly rent was $270, compared to Regional Vic.
averages of $1,430 and $285. Nationally, mortgage costs are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national average of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Korumburra counted 1,909 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.3 people each. 25% are couples with children, against 29% couples without children. 31% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 66.2%, including 24.8% couples with children, 29.0% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.8% of households, with lone person households at 31.1% and group houses making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.3% of adults in Korumburra hold a university qualification, including 10.3% with a bachelor degree and 2.4% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 29.0% hold a vocational qualification. 3 schools serve the area, with 851 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 987 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region exhibits lower rates of tertiary education, with university qualification rates at 15.3% compared to the VIC average of 33.4%. This highlights a need for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the largest share at 10.3%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate credentials at 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are common, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.0%). Student numbers are high, with 25.4% of the population enrolled in formal learning. This group includes 8.6% in primary school, 8.0% in secondary school, and 2.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Korumburra means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and scheduled services reach only a handful of stops. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit networks include 7 active stops operating within the suburb of Korumburra, serviced by 2 routes that provide a combined total of 44 weekly trips. Public transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 443 meters from the nearest stop. Private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters, and households own an average of 1.5 cars. Work-from-home arrangements were utilized by 13.7% of workers during the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions. Public transport services average 6 daily trips across all routes, which corresponds to approximately 6 weekly departures per transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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59.4% of residents in Korumburra report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 77% of areas nationally. 8.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.7% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments indicate challenges in the suburb of Korumburra based on mortality indices and chronic illness rates across multiple age groups. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 47% of the population (~2,264 people), compared to 50.5% in Regional Vic. and a national average of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent medical diagnoses, affecting 10.8% and 10.3% of residents. Meanwhile, 59.4% of the population reported no chronic medical conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic. The working-age cohort exhibits elevated rates of chronic illnesses.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 28.3% of the local population (1,372 people), which is higher than the 23.9% average for Regional Vic. Senior health outcomes are mixed, with national rankings aligning closely with general population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Korumburra is largely Australian-born, at 87.8% of residents, with 4.8% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.1%) and English (32.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The suburb of Korumburra has a lower level of cultural diversity compared to national averages, with 87.8% of residents born in Australia, 91.8% holding citizenship, and 95.2% using only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 43.6% of the population. The most disproportionate religious representation is Judaism at 0.1% of the population, which matches the 0.1% rate across Regional Vic. The top ancestries reported are Australian at 32.1%, English at 32.1%, and Scottish at 8.6%. Some European backgrounds show higher concentrations than the regional average, with Dutch ancestry at 2.2% of the population (compared to 1.7% regionally), Hungarian at 0.3% (compared to 0.2%), and Welsh at 0.6% (compared to 0.4%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Korumburra is 47, older than 85% of areas nationally. 20.0% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age in the suburb of Korumburra is 47 years, which is older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and the national average of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is the most prominent group at 14.7%, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 9.8% compared to Regional Vic. The concentration of 65 - 74 year-olds is higher than the national average of 9.4%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age bracket grew from 9.6% to 11.5% of the population, and the 75 to 84 group rose from 8.1% to 9.4%.
In contrast, the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 10.5%, and the 55 to 64 group declined from 14.4% to 13.3%. By 2041, demographic shifts will occur, with the group aged 85+ expected to grow by 39% (80 people) to reach 284 from 203. Residents aged 65+ will account for 57% of projected growth, while contractions are expected in the 0 to 4 and 75 to 84 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Korumburra
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 7 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 121 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (4,749 at the 2021 Census → 4,851 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21399). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.