Numurkah
VIC 3636 · Moira
4,604 (2021) → 4,583 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Numurkah is a moderate growth suburb in Moira, VIC 3636, about 197km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $330K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 2/100, and is about 199km inland. Numurkah has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3636 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2%), New Zealand (1.04%), Philippines (0.48%), Netherlands (0.46%), South Africa (0.28%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.24%), Punjabi (0.2%), Vietnamese (0.2%), Italian (0.15%), Hindi (0.13%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 944 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 999
- Numurkah Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 935
- Numurkah Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 934
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wunghnu Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 907
- Katunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 962
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Numurkah
Is Numurkah safe?
Numurkah has a residential safety score of 75/100, 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 5,691 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Numurkah?
In Numurkah, the .
How far is Numurkah from Melbourne CBD?
Numurkah is about 196.6 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Numurkah?
Numurkah has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 956 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Numurkah?
Numurkah has a transport score of 2/100 and 1 bus stops.