Mount Alexander Shire Council
Alma
Alma at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Alma.
Alma (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Alma has roughly 10,111 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alma 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alma's population at 10,111, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
10,111
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,111
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Alma.
Local schools for Alma
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maryborough Education Centre
Timor Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Augustine's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alma.
- What is the Alma postcode?
- Alma is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alma?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Alma?
- There are 4 schools serving Alma on this page, including Maryborough Education Centre, Timor Primary School, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Alma?
- Alma has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alma?
- Alma is close to Moonlight Flat, Bowenvale, Timor, Wareek, Adelaide Lead.
- What is the population of Alma?
- Alma has approximately 10,111 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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