Baw Baw Shire Council
Bayles
Bayles at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
445
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Bayles.
Bayles (3981) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Bayles has roughly 445 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.
Bayles 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bayles's population at 445, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
445
Median age
42
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
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)
$313/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$425/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
445
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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 Bayles.
Local schools for Bayles
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Government School Catchment
Bayles Regional Primary School
Koo Wee Rup Secondary College
Koo Wee Rup Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Bayles.
- What is the Bayles postcode?
- Bayles is in the 3981 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bayles?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $313, for units it's $425.
- What schools are in Bayles?
- There are 5 schools serving Bayles on this page, including Bayles Regional Primary School, Koo Wee Rup Secondary College, Koo Wee Rup Primary School.
- How walkable is Bayles?
- Bayles has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bayles?
- Bayles is close to Koo Wee Rup North, Cora Lynn, Monomeith, Caldermeade, Catani.
- What is the population of Bayles?
- Bayles has approximately 445 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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