Terang
VIC 3264 • Rest of VIC
About Terang
Terang is a rural service town in the Corangamite Shire of south-western Victoria, situated on the Princes Highway approximately 215 kilometres south-west of Melbourne and 48 kilometres north-east of Warrnambool. With a population of around 2,254 residents, it serves as a key agricultural centre for the rich dairy-farming district of the Corangamite region. The town has a median age of 49 and a strong Catholic heritage, with many long-established families with Irish and Scottish ancestry contributing to its character.
Terang offers the charm of a self-sufficient country town with a vibrant main street that includes supermarkets, bakeries, hotels, medical services, a small hospital, and primary and secondary schools. The town is surrounded by productive volcanic plains farmland and is within easy reach of the Great Ocean Road and coastal attractions. Warrnambool's larger retail and cultural precinct is about 45 minutes west by car. Terang appeals strongly to farming families, retirees, and those seeking an authentic rural Victorian lifestyle at an affordable cost.
Terang falls under postcode 3264 and is governed by Corangamite 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 / Melbourne ~3h to Melbourne CBD
Commute to Melbourne CBD
🛣️ V/Line coach connects to Warrnambool rail services; most locals drive for day trips to Melbourne
Town centre services are accessible on foot; surrounding areas require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Lyons Street
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Warrnambool Road
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Strong Street
Housing 2021 Census
23 state housing + 4 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 28
- 2. New Zealand 28
- 3. Netherlands 12
- 4. Philippines 10
- 5. China 8
- 6. India 8
- 7. Fiji 5
- 8. Nepal 5
- 9. Germany 3
- 10. Ireland 3
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)