Alvie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
141
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Alvie.
The postcode for Alvie is 3249 (VIC).
Alvie (3249) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Alvie has roughly 141 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alvie 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alvie's population at 141, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
141
Median age
47
Family households
68%
Lone person
40%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
141
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Alvie.
Local schools for Alvie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Alvie Primary School
Lake Colac School
Colac West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alvie.
- What is the Alvie postcode?
- Alvie is in the 3249 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Alvie?
- Alvie is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3249, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Alvie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Alvie?
- There are 12 schools serving Alvie on this page, including Alvie Primary School, St Brendan's School, Lake Colac School.
- How walkable is Alvie?
- Alvie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Alvie?
- Alvie is close to Yeo, Coragulac, Corunnun, Warrion, Cororooke.
- What is the population of Alvie?
- The population of Alvie is approximately 141 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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