Noorat
VIC 3265 • Victoria
About Noorat
Noorat is a small township in the Corangamite Shire of southwestern Victoria, situated approximately 211 kilometres west of Melbourne and 8 kilometres north of Terang. The locality sits at the base of Mount Noorat, a dormant volcanic cone that is considered to have Australia's largest dry crater, giving the area a striking and distinctive landscape. With a population of around 319 residents, Noorat is an intimate rural community surrounded by the rich pastoral farmland typical of the Western District.
Life in Noorat revolves around agriculture and the natural beauty of the surrounding volcanic plains, which support extensive dairy and sheep farming. The Mount Noorat crater is a popular walking destination, offering panoramic views across the flat plains to the south coast. Residents enjoy the quiet pace of small-town life, with essential services available in nearby Terang, while the community maintains a strong connection to its history as one of the earliest European settlements in the region, dating back to 1839.
Noorat falls under postcode 3265 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South-West Coast (Western Victoria) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- V/Line coach — Warrnambool / Geelong Varies
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ V/Line Warrnambool Line via Terang
Rural township; a car is essential for most daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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3 Halliwell`s Road
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96 McKinnon Bridge Noorat Road
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Mackinnon`s Bridge Road
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Princes Highway