Mount Alexander Shire Council

Alma

VIC3465

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

10,111

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

10

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences4 (40.0%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (30.0%)
A Crimes against the person2 (20.0%)
D Public order and security offences1 (10.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Alma.

Local schools for Alma

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Maryborough Education Centre

U, Prep-12CoEdGovernment
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Timor Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Augustine's School

Prep-6CoEdCatholic
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© 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)

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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.

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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