Simpson
VIC 3266 · Corangamite
583 (2021) → 578 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Simpson is a declining suburb in Corangamite, VIC 3266, about 168km from Melbourne CBD. Recent property sales in Simpson are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 22km inland. Simpson has an overall score of 19/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 75/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (3.6%), Netherlands (1.37%), Scotland (1.03%), Philippines (0.69%), Thailand (0.69%)
Top languages: Spanish (1.37%), Filipino (0.69%), Thai (0.69%)
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 985 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Simpson Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 985
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
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
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
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
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Simpson
Is Simpson safe?
Simpson 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 2,058 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Simpson from Melbourne CBD?
Simpson is about 168.1 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Simpson?
Simpson has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 985 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Simpson?
Simpson has a transport score of 0/100.