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Korumburra has an estimated 10,015 residents, up from 9,842 at the 2021 Census — a change of 173 people, or 1.8%. Growth has averaged 0.5% a year over five years, slower than 82% of areas nationally. 255 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Density is about 17 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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According to research conducted by AreaSearch, the population of Korumburra stands at approximately 10,015 as of Aug 2026. This reflects an addition of 173 people (1.8%) relative to the 9,842 people recorded at the 2021 Census. Such movement is calculated using the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population benchmark of 10,007 together with 255 validated new addresses documented post-Census. With a resulting density of 16.7 persons per square kilometer, residents enjoy substantial physical space. The community's post-Census expansion of 1.8% trails the Rest of Vic. figure (4.4%) by 2.6 percentage points, indicating solid underlying momentum.
Net overseas migration served as the primary growth contributor, accounting for roughly 54.3% of total population additions over recent timeframes, alongside positive contributions from both interstate arrivals and natural increases. Projections utilized by AreaSearch stem from the 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia dataset, which applies 2022 as its baseline year. Where SA2 regions lack direct coverage, 2023 VIC State Government Regional/LGA figures are incorporated via weighted growth aggregation from local government to SA2 levels, with age-group expansion rates from these series applied across all localities between 2032 and 2041. Looking forward, this analytical approach anticipates an overall downturn of 859 persons in the local population by 2041. In contrast to the broader downward trajectory, certain demographics will expand, most notably the 25 to 34 age bracket with a projected increase of 121 people. Consult the dedicated age segment for additional context.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
239 new dwellings have been approved in Korumburra over the past five years, an average of 47 a year. That is 4.8 approvals per 1,000 residents. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 94% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals across Korumburra have tracked at an annual average of roughly 47 dwellings, totaling 239 homes sanctioned over the preceding 5 financial years (between FY-22 and FY-26). Across this identical period (between FY-22 and FY-26), population influx averaged 1 new residents per year per approved residence, pointing to balanced supply dynamics that underpin steady conditions, with newly built homes carrying an average construction cost of $441,000. On the commercial front, building approvals for the current financial year total $3.4 million, underscoring a modest emphasis on non-residential development. Per capita residential building approvals in Korumburra occur at roughly half the frequency recorded across Rest of Vic., placing the region in the 57th percentile across Australia.
Building activity is overwhelmingly centered on detached houses at 94.0%, while apartments and townhouses constitute 6.0%, reinforcing the regional tradition of low-density living tailored to families desiring spacious surroundings. An average of around 248 people per dwelling approval further underlines the region's low-density structural character. Given that demographic modeling projects steady to declining headcounts, upward pressure on local housing demand should ease, presenting favorable conditions for prospective 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 10 current infrastructure and development projects inside Korumburra, worth an estimated $86 million. A further 190 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $14.2 billion. 61 are already under construction and 118 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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Local capital works, major development schemes, and strategic planning decisions exert an enormous influence on regional performance. In total, 12 projects have been identified by AreaSearch as having significant local bearing. Primary initiatives include Botanica Estate Korumburra, Korumburra Railway Precinct Redevelopment, Daisybank Estate Korumburra, and Korumburra Streetscape, with key details provided below for the most significant undertakings.
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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.
Korumburra Town Centre & Railway Precinct Revitalisation
Major town centre renewal program delivering streetscape upgrades, public realm improvements, improved pedestrian connections, additional parking, and redevelopment of the heritage railway precinct. Stage One of the railway precinct redevelopment has been completed with parking, rail trail connections and amenities delivered, while broader town centre streetscape works continue and additional precinct elements remain subject to future funding.
Glendon Vale Estate Korumburra
Glendon Vale Estate is a residential subdivision in Korumburra managed by ROK Project Group. The development delivers residential allotments and associated civil and servicing infrastructure to expand housing supply in the South Gippsland region.
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.
5,145 residents of Korumburra are employed, from a labour force of 5,275. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 63.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 8,889, about 89% 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 local labour market features an even distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, highlighted by a prominent construction sector, a low unemployment rate of 2.5%, and annual job growth estimated at 3.9%. As of March 2026, employed residents count 5,145, while the jobless rate sits 1.2% under the 3.7% benchmark for Regional Vic., supported by typical participation of 63.4% (against 61.1% across Regional Vic.). Census findings recorded 20.3% of workers operating from home, though period conditions linked to Covid-19 restrictions should be kept in mind. Primary employment sectors for the local workforce include health care & social assistance, agriculture, forestry & fishing, and construction.
In particular, agriculture, forestry & fishing displays heavy local concentration, capturing an employment share 1.8 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, making up 3.3% of positions compared with the 6.5% regional norm. Comparing resident numbers against the Census count of local workers points to a restricted volume of employment opportunities within the immediate area. AreaSearch assessment of data from the ABS and SALM shows a 3.9% rise in employed persons alongside a 3.3% workforce expansion across the 12-month period, reducing local unemployment by 0.6 percentage points. Over the same timeframe, Regional Vic. saw employment contract by 0.1%, the labour pool shrink by 0.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.2 percentage points. Broader national projections published by Jobs and Skills Australia in Mar-26 provide prospective indicators of occupational demand in Korumburra over five- and ten-year horizons when applied to the area's economic base. Across Australia, workforce numbers are projected to rise by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with performance varying widely across sectors. Factoring these industry trends into the local occupational structure indicates prospective job gains of 5.7% over five years and 12.4% over ten years (noting this calculation represents a simple weighted model for demonstration and excludes localized demographic forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Korumburra is $1,384 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $680 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,555 a year against an average of $56,481. 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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ATO figures at the postcode tier analyzed by AreaSearch for financial year 2023 place local earnings below national standards, reporting a median of $46,555 and a mean of $56,481 within the Korumburra SA2. Across Regional Vic., these metrics reach a higher median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index gains of 9.62% recorded since financial year 2023, adjusted estimates as of March 2026 stand at roughly $51,034 (median) and $61,914 (average). The 2021 Census reflects moderate household, family, and individual income tiers, placing between the 24th and 27th percentiles.
A cohort of 3,054 persons (30.5% of residents) generates between $1,500 - 2,999, mirroring the regional proportion of 30.3%. Housing overheads absorb a manageable share of earnings with 86.7% retained, yet discretionary funds remain low at the 31st percentile, aligning with a SEIFA income placement in the 4th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Korumburra had 3,675 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 95% detached houses and 0% apartments. 42% are owned with a mortgage, 15% rented and 44% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $280 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,499 a month. Rent absorbs 20.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that the residential landscape in Korumburra is made up of 95.0% separate houses alongside 5.0% alternative formats such as semi-detached units, apartments, and other dwellings, differing from the 90.1% house and 9.9% alternative split in Regional Vic.. Fully owned properties represent 43.9% of homes, surpassing the regional ownership level, while mortgaged residences account for 41.5% and tenancies make up 14.6%. The typical monthly mortgage commitment is $1,499 (compared to $1,430 across Regional Vic.), while typical weekly rents sit at $280 (against $285 regionally). Relative to nationwide benchmarks, mortgage payments sit well below the Australian median of $1,863, and rents remain substantially beneath the $375 national figure.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Korumburra counted 3,675 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.5 people each. 29% are couples with children, against 33% couples without children. 26% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute the vast majority of local living arrangements, accounting for 72.1% of households; this includes couples with children at 29.3%, childless couples at 33.1%, and single parent families at 9.0%. Non-family setups make up the other 27.9%, split between lone person households (25.6%) and shared group arrangements (2.4%). At 2.5 persons per home, the median household size slightly exceeds the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
16.9% of adults in Korumburra hold a university qualification, including 11.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.3% hold a vocational qualification. 7 schools serve the area, with 1,164 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 993 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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Tertiary attainment presents a regional challenge, as the 16.9% rate of university qualifications falls well short of the 33.4% Victorian average, highlighting key targets for future educational policy. Bachelor degrees constitute 11.7% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Meanwhile, vocational and technical pathways are well established, with 41.6% of residents aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, including certificates held by 30.3% and advanced diplomas by 11.3%. Active learning engagement is widespread across the population, with 26.4% attending an educational institution. This proportion comprises 9.9% enrolled in primary school, 8.3% attending secondary school, and 2.1% engaged in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Korumburra means driving: households keep an average of 1.8 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 transport network data shows 18 active transport stops across Korumburra, accommodated by 3 individual routes that deliver a combined 54 weekly passenger trips. Overall transport connectivity is limited, with local residents situated an average distance of 731 meters from their closest transit point. Given the predominantly residential character of the area, daily travel is directed outwards, with private vehicles accounting for 93% of journeys and walking representing 4%. Car ownership sits above the regional standard at 1.8 vehicles per dwelling. Work-from-home arrangements involved 20.3% of the workforce (2021 Census; potential COVID-19 influences apply).
Transit schedules provide an average of 7 trips per day across the network, corresponding to roughly 3 weekly trips per individual stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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63.5% of residents in Korumburra report no long-term health condition. 6.4% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.7 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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Mortality and chronic illness indicators evaluated by AreaSearch highlight meaningful public health hurdles, with standard conditions present among both older and younger age groups, alongside a subdued private health insurance uptake of roughly 48% (~4,757 people). This coverage level sits below the 50.5% recorded across Regional Vic. and the national standard of 55.7%. Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent long-term diagnoses locally, experienced by 9.8 and 9.3% of the community, respectively, while 63.5% of residents report no chronic health ailments (matching closely with 63.4% across Regional Vic.).
High chronic disease rates among working-age individuals present a key concern. Seniors aged 65 and over number 2,475 individuals (24.7% of the locality), an age segment that registers even higher condition rates against nationwide benchmarks.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Korumburra is largely Australian-born, at 88.1% of residents, with 3.9% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (32.7%) and English (32.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural homogeneity is pronounced across Korumburra, where 90.5% of residents hold Australian citizenship, 88.1% were born domestically, and 96.1% use solely English in domestic settings. Christianity stands as the leading religious affiliation, observed by 41.6% of residents. The most noticeable relative overrepresentation occurs within Judaism, accounting for 0.1% of locals, which mirrors the 0.1% share recorded across Regional Vic.. Ancestry details based on parental birthplaces indicate the three largest heritage groups are Australian at 32.7%, English at 32.6%, and Scottish at 8.9%. Variations appear across several other backgrounds: Dutch heritage is noticeably elevated at 2.4% (compared to 1.7% across the region), Maltese stands at 0.4% (vs 0.5% regionally), and Irish represents 8.3% (vs 9.7% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Korumburra is 46, older than 81% of areas nationally. 19.7% 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 demographic structure in Korumburra aligns closely with Regional Vic. patterns, showing a maximum divergence of only 2.4 percentage points. The median age is estimated at 46 years, unchanged from the 2021 Census and 3 years older than the Regional Vic. median of 43 from that Census, while the Australian median stood at 38. Since the Census, the mature adult and early retiree group (45 - 64) has receded from 29.3% to an estimated 26.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, the largest numerical expansion is projected among young to middle aged adults (25 - 44), rising by 81 residents (4%) to 2,186.
Over the same projection horizon, numbers are anticipated to decrease for children, young adults, and mature-aged cohorts.
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 Sep 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 |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month 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 Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 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 Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 last month all 10 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 6 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 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago 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 — 255 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,842 at the 2021 Census → 10,015 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 Aug 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 (205031089). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.