Birregurra
VIC 3242 · Colac Otway
942 (2021) → 946 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Birregurra is a suburb in Colac Otway, VIC 3242, about 115km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $696K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 73/100, and is about 25km inland. Birregurra has an overall score of 54/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.76%), New Zealand (1.91%), Scotland (1.38%), Netherlands (0.96%), Egypt (0.53%)
Top languages: Italian (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1054 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Birregurra Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1040
Nearby (within 10km)
- Deans Marsh Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.2kmICSEA 1069
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Birregurra
Is Birregurra safe?
Birregurra has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,486 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Birregurra?
In Birregurra, the .
How far is Birregurra from Melbourne CBD?
Birregurra is about 115.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Birregurra?
Birregurra has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1040 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Birregurra?
Birregurra has a transport score of 73/100, including 1 train station and 3 bus stops.