Balook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Balook.
The postcode for Balook is 3971 (VIC).
Balook (3971) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Balook has roughly 9 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Balook 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balook's population at 9, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
9
Median age
59
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$201/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Balook.
Local schools for Balook
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Government School Catchment
Traralgon South Primary School
Yinnar South Primary School
Churchill Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Balook.
- What is the Balook postcode?
- Balook is in the 3971 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Balook?
- Balook is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3971, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $201.
- What schools are in Balook?
- There are 9 schools serving Balook on this page, including Traralgon South Primary School, Lumen Christi School, Yinnar South Primary School.
- How walkable is Balook?
- Balook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balook?
- Balook is close to Mount Tassie, Tarra Valley, Blackwarry, Callignee South, Madalya.
- What is the population of Balook?
- The population of Balook is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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