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Koo-Wee-Rup, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Koo-Wee-Rup is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 3,079. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,079 Population 1/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,344 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$27,344 median income, 2.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About Koo-Wee-Rup

Koo-Wee-Rup

The Koo-Wee-Rup Swamp was a large freshwater swamp located to the south east of Melbourne, Victoria. It drained an area of West Gippsland, with several waterways including Cardinia Creek and the Bunyip River.

People

Population3,079
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,344
Per Capita$27,344
Unemployment2.8%

Housing

C+
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units1,232

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,079
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-38.1994°, 145.4908°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,344
Median Age34.0 years

About Koo-Wee-Rup

Koo-Wee-Rup is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 3,079. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Koo-Wee-Rup has a population of 3,079 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age is 34.0 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,079
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
34.0yrs
Median Age
13% below Australia avg
4,706.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Koo-Wee-Rup vs Australia Average

The median household income in Koo-Wee-Rup is $27,344, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,344 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $526, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 293 business establishments.

Income: Koo-Wee-Rup vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,344
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,344
Avg Weekly Wage$526

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)293

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Koo-Wee-Rup is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,232 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.4%
Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units1,232

Property Tax

Climate in Koo-Wee-Rup

Koo-Wee-Rup has an average annual temperature of 14.7°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.4°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 843 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 14° / 25.8° 62.2
Feb 20.4°C / 69°F 14.4° / 26.3° 42.3
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 12.4° / 23.2° 48.2
Apr 15.1°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.8° 65.9
May 12.4°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.3° 72.6
Jun 10.4°C / 51°F 7.1° / 13.8° 86.2
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.4° / 13.4° 77.8
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.4° / 14.4° 78.4
Sep 12.3°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.8° 92.4
Oct 14°C / 57°F 9° / 19.1° 69.5
Nov 16°C / 61°F 10.8° / 21.2° 71.1
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 12.9° / 22.6° 76.2
Koo-Wee-Rup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area4,706.6 sq mi (12,190.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1994°N, 145.4908°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 63 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 67 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 103 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 60 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 41 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 39 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 111 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 71 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 53 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 38 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 59 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 113 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 120 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 93 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 36 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 37 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 59 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 33 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 84 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 51°F (10°C) 3.1 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in Wettest
November 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in

Koo-Wee-Rup has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 50°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.4") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Koo-Wee-Rup

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
St John the Baptist Primary School
Bayles Regional Primary School
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Radio Stations near Koo-Wee-Rup

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
South Coast FM pop music, pop rock AAC 128 kbps
Golden Days Radio gold, golden oldies AAC 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps
3MBS - Melbourne, 103.5 MHz FM classical MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Koo-Wee-Rup

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chicory Kiln
Fisherman's Cottage
Historic Council Shire Offices

Libraries in Koo-Wee-Rup

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Berwick Library0.0
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Cranbourne Library0.0
Endeavour Hills Library0.0
Federation University Library0.0
Hampton Park Library0.0
Narre Warren Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Koo-Wee-Rup

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akoonah Park Market
Farmers' Market Old Cheese Factory
Food Trucks
Gembrook Market
The Barn

Hotels in Koo-Wee-Rup

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Royal Hotel

Clinics in Koo-Wee-Rup

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koo Wee Rup Medical Centre

Bus Stations in Koo-Wee-Rup

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koo Wee Rup
Koo Wee Rup Bus Interchange

Gas Stations in Koo-Wee-Rup

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EG Australia
John Duff and Co (Shell)
Shell

Breweries in Koo-Wee-Rup

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
The Local Brew House

Stadiums & Teams in Koo-Wee-Rup

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Koo-Wee-Rup

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne AirportMELLarge Airport
Melbourne Essendon AirportMEBMedium Airport
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Coldstream AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Emu Creek AirfieldSmall Airport
Fish Creek AirportSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) AirfieldSmall Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Lilydale AirportSmall Airport
Ling Lake AirfieldSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Nar Nar Goon AirstripSmall Airport
RAAF Williams, Point Cook BaseSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
Sunbury East AirportSmall Airport
Tooradin AirportSmall Airport
Tyabb AirportSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yanakie AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Koo-Wee-Rup

What is the population of Koo-Wee-Rup?

Koo-Wee-Rup has a population of 3,079 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,706.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Koo-Wee-Rup expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,344, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Koo-Wee-Rup?

Koo-Wee-Rup enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Koo-Wee-Rup?

The job market in Koo-Wee-Rup is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $526. There are 293 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Koo-Wee-Rup?

The median home value in Koo-Wee-Rup is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 81.4%.

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