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Corangamite - North has an estimated 5,204 residents, down from 5,395 at the 2021 Census — a change of 191 people, or 3.5%. The population has thinned by an average 0.6% a year over five years, slower than 98% of areas nationally. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. 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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According to investigations by AreaSearch, the population of Corangamite - North stands at approximately 5,204 in May 2026. This represents a contraction of 191 residents (-3.5%) relative to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,395 individuals. This shift is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population of 5,201 alongside 76 validated new addresses identified since the census. The population density is recorded at 2.1 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious environment. The -3.5% contraction rate is within 1.9 percentage points of the broader SA3 region (-1.6%), showing that population challenges are shared across the locality.
Gains in the local population were almost exclusively driven by overseas migration during the latest periods. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia, published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline, are utilised for each SA2 region. For areas lacking this coverage, figures are derived from the 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA projections, adjusted via weighted aggregation of population changes from LGA to SA2 levels. The age cohort growth rates from these aggregations are applied to all locations for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Looking forward, population growth is projected to exceed the median for non-metropolitan Australia, with the locality expected to add 778 residents by 2041 based on the most recent annual ERP statistics, representing a total expansion of 14.9% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
78 new dwellings have been approved in Corangamite - North over the past five years, an average of 15 a year. That is 2.9 approvals per 1,000 residents. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 8, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Annual residential approvals in Corangamite - North have averaged approximately 15, yielding a total of 78 new dwellings over the past 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26, 8 approvals have been logged. In light of the recent population contraction, housing availability has kept pace with demand, ensuring a balanced market with varied options for buyers, while new residential projects present an average construction cost of $298,000. Additionally, commercial development approvals have reached $14.6 million during the current financial year, demonstrating ongoing business investment. Corangamite - North experiences roughly 59% of the per capita building activity seen in the Rest of Vic.
and places in the 41st percentile of all areas evaluated nationally, which limits options for buyers and maintains demand for pre-existing properties. This volume is also lower than the national average, highlighting the mature state of the local market and suggesting potential development bottlenecks. Furthermore, residential construction consists entirely of detached houses, preserving the classic low-density character of the area and catering to families looking for space. The local ratio of 404 people per building approval highlights the quiet, slow-paced nature of development in the area. Long-term demographic forecasts show Corangamite - North gaining 775 residents by 2041, based on the latest quarterly calculations from AreaSearch. If the current rate of building remains unchanged, residential supply may fail to keep pace with population growth, which is likely to increase buyer rivalry and support upward pressure on prices.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Corangamite - North
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 69 current infrastructure and development projects close to Corangamite - North, worth an estimated $7.07 billion. 24 are already under construction and 25 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and energy. 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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Local performance is heavily shaped by developments in infrastructure, major projects, and municipal planning. AreaSearch has identified 6 projects that are expected to influence this locality. Prominent developments include the Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan, the Leura Aged Care Facility, the Mt Fyans Wind Farm, and the Mortlake Energy Hub, with the list below highlighting the most significant initiatives.
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Camperdown Production Precinct Masterplan
The Camperdown Production Precinct is a 45-hectare industrial and business park located on Old Geelong Road, north of Camperdown. It is designed to support and build on the strengths of the agricultural sector, specifically value-adding food and fibre industries. The masterplan was adopted in February 2024 to enable long-term growth and management of the industrial estate. Planning Scheme Amendment C65 was approved and gazetted on 24 July 2025, rezoning land to Industrial 1 Zone. Council is actively seeking funding and investment to implement sustainable design controls and integrated water management systems.
Leura Aged Care
Leura Aged Care is a $39.6 million, 36-bed public residential aged care facility that replaced the ageing Merindah Lodge. The two-storey development features a dementia-friendly design with single bedrooms and private ensuites arranged in small household clusters. Shared amenities include a community room, cafe, gym, hair salon, and a commercial kitchen that services both the facility and the adjacent Camperdown Hospital. The project was delivered by the Victorian Health Building Authority in partnership with South West Healthcare to provide high-quality complex care in a home-like environment.
Mt Fyans Wind Farm
The Mt Fyans Wind Farm, set to be in Victoria's Southwest Renewable Energy Zone, will feature 81 turbines, generate 400 MW, and include 18 km of transmission lines. Starts 2024, operational by 2026.
Mortlake Recreation Reserve Changerooms
Construction of new female-friendly changerooms at the Mortlake Recreation Reserve (DC Farran Oval) to benefit all users of the sports complex.
Mortlake Service Station and Rural Store
Proposed construction of a Liberty petrol station and an Elders Rural Store and trade supplies, located on former agricultural land. The project aims to provide important services and support the economic vitality of Moyne Shire and Mortlake.
Mortlake Energy Hub
BrightNight's $700 million integrated hybrid renewable energy project, combining a 360 MW solar generation facility with a 300 MW Battery Energy Storage System. It is set to become Victoria's largest hybrid renewable energy project, capable of powering nearly 140,000 homes.
Mortlake South Wind Farm
ACCIONA Energa's 157.5 MW wind farm, consisting of 35 wind turbines and battery storage. It has been fully operational since July 2024 and can generate enough energy for up to 117,000 households.
Hexham Wind Farm
Proposed utility-scale wind farm in south-west Victoria being developed by Wind Prospect through Hexham Wind Farm Pty Ltd, with AGL working with Wind Prospect as potential long-term owner and operator. The project proposes up to 106 turbines with up to 600 MW capacity, maximum 260 m blade tip height, a new on-site terminal station, internal underground and overhead electrical infrastructure, access tracks, temporary construction infrastructure and provision for a battery energy storage facility. The Environment Effects Statement and Planning Permit Application have been submitted and exhibited, and the project is now progressing through the Inquiry and Advisory Committee process, with a Ministerial determination expected in Q3 2026.
2,535 residents of Corangamite - North are employed, from a labour force of 2,582. Unemployment sits at 1.8%, with participation at 58.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. 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 labor force in Corangamite - North is evenly distributed between white and blue collar jobs across a range of industries, with the unemployment rate sitting at only 1.8%. In March 2026, there were 2,535 employed locals, with the unemployment rate registering at 1.9% below the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while workforce participation is slightly low at 58.2% compared to 61.1% in Regional Vic. Census data reveals that a moderate 21.4% of residents worked from their homes, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and construction.
The region exhibits a distinct concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, which employs a share of the workforce 4.1 times larger than the regional average. Conversely, construction has a smaller footprint, employing 7.1% of workers compared to 10.4% regionally. Although there are local jobs available, the ratio of the Census working population to the local population suggests that many residents commute to other districts for work. Based on analysis of SALM and ABS statistics by AreaSearch, the 12 months ending March 2026 saw a contraction of 6.5% in the labor force and a 6.1% drop in employment, which lowered the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment decline by 0.1% and the labor force shrink by 0.3%, with its unemployment rate dropping by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide a benchmark for future local demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local workforce profile to project potential growth. Nationally, employment is expected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though individual sectors will grow at different rates. Applying these sector-specific forecasts to the employment structure of Corangamite - North suggests local employment could expand by 5.2% over five years and 11.7% over ten years, noting that this is a basic weighted projection that does not incorporate localized population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Corangamite - North is $1,183 a week (about $62,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,913 a year against an average of $57,484. 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 aggregated postcode-level ATO data for the 2023 financial year, taxpayers in the Corangamite - North SA2 recorded a median income of $47,913 and an average income of $57,484. These figures are below the national average, and they contrast with a median of $50,954 and an average of $62,728 across Regional Vic. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates as of March 2026 point to a median income of approximately $52,522 and an average of $63,014. Census data from 2021 ranks the local household, family, and individual incomes between the 12th and 22nd percentiles nationally.
Income distribution figures show that 28.2% of the population (1,467 people) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, resembling the surrounding area where 30.3% fall into this range. Although residential costs are low, leaving residents with 90.8% of their income, total disposable income sits in the 19th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Corangamite - North had 2,196 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 0% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 19% rented and 50% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,000 a month. Rent absorbs 16.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 19.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The residential landscape of Corangamite - North at the time of the latest Census consisted of 95.5% separate houses and 4.5% other dwelling types (such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and alternative housing), compared to 90.1% separate houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in Corangamite - North was significantly higher than the regional average, standing at 50.4%, with remaining properties being mortgaged (30.9%) or rented (18.6%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,000 was well below the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $200 was below the regional figure of $285.
Nationally, mortgage costs in Corangamite - North are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are far below the national rate of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Corangamite - North counted 2,196 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 23% are couples with children, fewer than in 78% of areas nationally, against 31% couples without children. 33% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.1 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 63.9%, consisting of 22.9% couples with children, 30.8% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. The remaining 36.1% are non-family households, which consist of lone person households at 33.0% and group houses at 2.9%. The median size of local households is 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Corangamite - North hold a university qualification, including 12.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 26.5% hold a vocational qualification. 10 schools serve the area, with 555 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 994 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 presents low levels of higher education, as the proportion of residents with a university qualification (17.5%) is far below the VIC state average of 33.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.6% and postgraduate degrees at 2.2%. Vocational and technical credentials are very common, with 37.3% of residents aged 15 and over holding qualification certificates, split between advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 26.5%. Enrolment in education is strong, with 26.3% of the local population actively participating in academic programs.
This comprises 10.2% in primary schools, 8.4% in high schools, and 1.8% enrolled in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Corangamite - North means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 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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An assessment of public transit shows 8 active stops operating in Corangamite - North, consisting of trains. These stops are served by 4 routes, which provide a total of 99 weekly passenger journeys. Transit accessibility is low, with residents living an average of 673 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the district, with private vehicles remaining the primary mode of travel at 89%, followed by walking at 8%. Average vehicle ownership is 1.7 per household, which exceeds the regional average.
Around 21.4% of residents worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 restrictions. The average frequency of service is 14 trips per day across the network, which translates to roughly 12 weekly trips at each individual transit stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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60.7% of residents in Corangamite - North report no long-term health condition. 8.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.1 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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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the incidence of chronic conditions, Corangamite - North faces notable health concerns, with common illnesses present in both young and old cohorts, while private health insurance rates are very low at approximately 48% of the population (~2,477 residents). This is below the 50.5% rate in Regional Vic. and the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent health issues recorded in the region are arthritis, affecting 10.3% of residents, and mental health conditions, affecting 9.9%. Meanwhile, 60.7% of the population reported no chronic conditions, compared to 63.4% in Regional Vic.
Chronic disease rates are elevated among the working-age population. The area has a high proportion of older residents, with 27.7% of the population aged 65 and over (1,439 people) compared to 23.9% in Regional Vic., while national health comparisons align closely with general trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Corangamite - North is largely Australian-born, at 92.4% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (33.3%) and English (30.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity is below average in Corangamite - North, with citizens making up 90.2% of the population, 92.4% of residents born in Australia, and 97.5% using only English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, followed by 55.7% of the population, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic. In terms of family heritage, the three most common ancestries in Corangamite - North are Australian (33.3%), English (30.5%), and Irish (13.5%). There are also notable differences in other backgrounds: Scottish ancestry is higher at 10.9% compared to 8.8% regionally, Dutch stands at 1.4% compared to 1.7% regionally, and Maltese is at 0.5%, matching the regional share of 0.5%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Corangamite - North is 49, older than 89% of areas nationally. 20.8% 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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Corangamite - North has a median age of 49, which is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and well above the Australian median of 38. The 55 - 64 age group is larger than the regional average, making up 15.9% of the local population, while the 35 - 44 bracket is smaller at 10.3%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 cohort has expanded from 13.7% to 15.5%, and the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.7% to 11.4%. On the other hand, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 17.8% to 15.9%, and the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 12.2% to 10.6%.
Looking toward 2041, forecasts point to major changes in age distribution, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 195 people (40%) from 491 to 687, while the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 brackets are expected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Corangamite - North
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 SA2 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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 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 — 76 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (5,395 at the 2021 Census → 5,204 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 (217031474). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.