Mount Alexander Shire Council
Arnold West
Arnold West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Arnold West.
Arnold West (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Arnold West has roughly 19 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.
Arnold West 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Arnold West's population at 19, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 56% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
19
Median age
51
Family households
56%
Lone person
44%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$154/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
56%
At a deeper level
19
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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
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Education
Schools in Arnold West.
Local schools for Arnold West
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Government School Catchment
Tarnagulla Primary School
Inglewood Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Arnold West.
- What is the Arnold West postcode?
- Arnold West is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Arnold West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $154.
- What schools are in Arnold West?
- There are 5 schools serving Arnold West on this page, including Tarnagulla Primary School, Inglewood Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Arnold West?
- Arnold West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Arnold West?
- Arnold West is close to Arnold, Murphys Creek, Llanelly, Rheola, Kingower.
- What is the population of Arnold West?
- Arnold West has approximately 19 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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