Amherst at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Amherst.
The postcode for Amherst is 3371 (VIC).
Amherst (3371) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Amherst has roughly 63 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.
Amherst scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Amherst's population at 63, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 29% lone person).
Population
63
Median age
57
Family households
50%
Lone person
29%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
63
Median age: 57
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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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Amherst.
Local schools for Amherst
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Government School Catchment
Talbot Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Carisbrook Primary 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 Amherst.
- What is the Amherst postcode?
- Amherst is in the 3371 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Amherst?
- Amherst is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3371, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Amherst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Amherst?
- There are 8 schools serving Amherst on this page, including Talbot Primary School, Highview College, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Amherst?
- Amherst has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Amherst?
- Amherst is close to Talbot, Lillicur, Caralulup, Daisy Hill, Red Lion.
- What is the population of Amherst?
- The population of Amherst is approximately 63 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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