What is Caramut known for?

Caramut is a quiet pastoral town in Victoria's Western District, known for its agricultural heritage of sheep grazing and cropping. Its name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning "plenty of possums", reflecting the long Indigenous history of the region.

How far is Caramut from Melbourne?

Caramut is approximately 280 kilometres west of Melbourne, around a 2 hour 45 minute to 3 hour 30 minute drive via the Hamilton Highway and Western Freeway under normal conditions.

Does Caramut have public transport?

Public transport in Caramut is extremely limited. There is no rail service in the town; the nearest V/Line train station is Warrnambool, approximately 55 kilometres south, which has services to Melbourne. A car is essential.

What is the population of Caramut?

According to the 2021 Census, Caramut has a population of approximately 256 people, consistent with its character as a small rural service town in the sparsely settled Western District of Victoria.

Is Caramut a good place to live?

Caramut suits those who value a peaceful rural lifestyle in Victoria's Western District, with affordable land and a quiet community atmosphere. Warrnambool and Hamilton are the nearest larger centres for shopping, healthcare, and schools.

What is the postcode for Caramut?

The postcode for Caramut, VIC is 3274.

Caramut

VIC 3274 • Victoria

256

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Income

276.61 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralAgriculturalCar-DependentPeaceful

About Caramut

Caramut is a small rural town in the Western District of Victoria, situated on the Hamilton Highway approximately 55 kilometres north of Warrnambool and within the Shire of Moyne local government area. With a 2021 census population of 256, the town serves as a quiet service point for the surrounding pastoral district in far west Victoria. The name Caramut is believed to derive from the Aboriginal word cooramook, thought to mean "plenty of possums", reflecting the deep Indigenous history of the region.

The town sits at the heart of a vast agricultural area known for sheep grazing, wool, and cropping typical of Victoria's Western District. Basic local amenities serve the immediate community, while Warrnambool to the south and Hamilton to the north-west provide larger shopping centres, hospitals, and secondary schools. The wider Moyne Shire is known for its pastoral heritage and proximity to the Great Ocean Road coastal region, offering residents a quiet country lifestyle within reach of Victoria's south-west coast.

Caramut falls under postcode 3274 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lowan (Western Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State

Victoria

Postcode

3274

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Wannon

State Electorate

Lowan (Western Victoria)

Type

Locality

Timezone

Melbourne (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-37.96°, 142.48°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

276.61 km²

Elevation

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

Limited regional coach services — Warrnambool / Hamilton Varies

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance

280 km

By Train

No direct train service; Warrnambool station (55 km away) offers V/Line services to Melbourne Southern Cross (approx. 3.5–4 hrs)

By Car (Peak)

3 hr – 3 hr 30 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min

🛣️ Access via Hamilton Highway and Western Freeway or Princes Highway; car essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small rural town with very limited local services; car required for virtually all errands beyond the immediate town centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

256

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

N/A

Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021