Bamawm at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
491
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bamawm.
The postcode for Bamawm is 3561 (VIC).
Bamawm (3561) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria.
Bamawm has roughly 491 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Bamawm 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, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bamawm's population at 491, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
491
Median age
41
Family households
78%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
491
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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 Bamawm.
Local schools for Bamawm
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Government School Catchment
Lockington Consolidated School
Rochester Secondary College
Rochester Primary School
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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 Bamawm.
- What is the Bamawm postcode?
- Bamawm is in the 3561 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- Where is Bamawm?
- Bamawm is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3561, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bamawm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Bamawm?
- There are 9 schools serving Bamawm on this page, including Lockington Consolidated School, Rochester Secondary College, Rochester Primary School.
- How walkable is Bamawm?
- Bamawm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bamawm?
- Bamawm is close to Bamawm Extension, Bamawm Extension, Ballendella, Lockington, Diggora.
- What is the population of Bamawm?
- The population of Bamawm is approximately 491 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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