Acheron at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Acheron.
The postcode for Acheron is 3714 (VIC).
Acheron (3714) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Acheron has roughly 146 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Acheron scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Acheron's population at 146, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
146
Median age
56
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$271/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
146
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Acheron.
Local schools for Acheron
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Government School Catchment
Alexandra Secondary College
Alexandra Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Acheron.
- What is the Acheron postcode?
- Acheron is in the 3714 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Acheron?
- Acheron is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3714, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Acheron?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $271.
- What schools are in Acheron?
- There are 3 schools serving Acheron on this page, including Alexandra Secondary College, Alexandra Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Acheron?
- Acheron has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Acheron?
- Acheron is close to Taggerty, Crystal Creek, Alexandra, Whanregarwen, Rubicon.
- What is the population of Acheron?
- The population of Acheron is approximately 146 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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