Baw Baw at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
340
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Baw Baw.
The postcode for Baw Baw is 3833 (VIC).
Baw Baw (3833) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Baw Baw has roughly 340 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Baw Baw 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Baw Baw's population at 340, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
340
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
340
Median age: 56
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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
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Education
Schools in Baw Baw.
Local schools for Baw Baw
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Neerim District Rural Primary School
Neerim South Primary School
Neerim District Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Baw Baw.
- What is the Baw Baw postcode?
- Baw Baw is in the 3833 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- Where is Baw Baw?
- Baw Baw is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3833, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Baw Baw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Baw Baw?
- There are 16 schools serving Baw Baw on this page, including Neerim District Rural Primary School, Neerim South Primary School, Neerim District Secondary College.
- How walkable is Baw Baw?
- Baw Baw has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Baw Baw?
- Baw Baw is close to Toorongo, Loch Valley, Vesper, Tanjil Bren, Icy Creek.
- What is the population of Baw Baw?
- The population of Baw Baw is approximately 340 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
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