Katunga
VIC 3640 · Moira
1,025 (2021) → 1,020 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Katunga is a moderate growth suburb in Moira, VIC 3640, about 207km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $258K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 5/100, and is about 209km inland. Katunga has an overall score of 17/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Philippines (2.63%), Taiwan (2.54%), New Zealand (1.95%), England (1.17%), Netherlands (0.88%)
Top languages: Mandarin (2.83%), Tagalog (1.27%), Filipino (0.78%), Cantonese (0.39%), Italian (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 958 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Katunga Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 954
Nearby (within 10km)
- Strathmerton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 938
- Numurkah Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 942
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 9.8kmICSEA 997
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Katunga
Is Katunga safe?
Katunga has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 1,366 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Katunga?
In Katunga, the .
How far is Katunga from Melbourne CBD?
Katunga is about 206.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Katunga?
Katunga has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 954 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Katunga?
Katunga has a transport score of 5/100 and 2 bus stops.