Koo Wee Rup
VIC 3981 · Cardinia
4,047 (2021) → 5,018 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Koo Wee Rup is a high growth suburb in Cardinia, VIC 3981, about 62km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $677K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 10/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Koo Wee Rup has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.89%), New Zealand (1.53%), Italy (1.01%), Philippines (0.4%), Cambodia (0.37%)
Top languages: Italian (1.26%), Khmer (0.25%), Indonesian (0.22%), Greek (0.2%), Tamil (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
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 989 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Baptist's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1004
- Koo Wee Rup Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Koo Wee Rup Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bayles Regional Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.8kmICSEA 998
- Cardinia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.3kmICSEA 982
- Tooradin Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1002
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
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Koo Wee Rup
Is Koo Wee Rup safe?
Koo Wee Rup has a residential safety score of 76/100, 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 4,720 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Koo Wee Rup?
In Koo Wee Rup, the .
How far is Koo Wee Rup from Melbourne CBD?
Koo Wee Rup is about 62.0 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 198 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Koo Wee Rup?
Koo Wee Rup has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Koo Wee Rup?
Koo Wee Rup has a transport score of 10/100 and 2 bus stops.