Poowong
VIC 3988 · South Gippsland
717 (2021) → 733 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Poowong is a moderate growth suburb in South Gippsland, VIC 3988, about 92km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Poowong are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 12/100, and is about 20km inland. Poowong has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.63%), Scotland (1.53%), South Korea (1.26%), Ireland (0.84%), New Zealand (0.7%)
Top languages: Korean (1.26%), Greek (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
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:
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 999 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Poowong Consolidated SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 984
Nearby (within 10km)
- Loch Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7kmICSEA 1008
- Nyora Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.6kmICSEA 1005
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
No data
No outdoor amenities matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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)
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Poowong
Is Poowong safe?
Poowong 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 2,232 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Poowong from Melbourne CBD?
Poowong is about 91.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Poowong?
Poowong has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 984 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Poowong?
Poowong has a transport score of 12/100 and 3 bus stops.