Central Goldfields Shire Council
Barkstead
Barkstead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Barkstead.
Barkstead (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Barkstead has roughly 41 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.
Barkstead 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 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 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barkstead's population at 41, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
54
Family households
72%
Lone person
–
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)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$176/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 54
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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 Barkstead.
Local schools for Barkstead
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newlyn Primary School
Bungaree Primary School
Bullarto 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 Barkstead.
- What is the Barkstead postcode?
- Barkstead is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barkstead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $176.
- What schools are in Barkstead?
- There are 20 schools serving Barkstead on this page, including St Mary's School, Newlyn Primary School, Bungaree Primary School.
- How walkable is Barkstead?
- Barkstead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barkstead?
- Barkstead is close to Barkstead, Mollongghip, Korweinguboora, Leonards Hill, Langdons Hill.
- What is the population of Barkstead?
- Barkstead has approximately 41 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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