Ben Nevis at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,602
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Ben Nevis.
The postcode for Ben Nevis is 3377 (VIC).
Ben Nevis (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Ben Nevis has roughly 9,602 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Ben Nevis 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 16 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ben Nevis's population at 9,602, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,602
Median age
45
Family households
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Lone person
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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
9,602
Median age: 45
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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 Ben Nevis.
Local schools for Ben Nevis
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Government School Catchment
Buangor Primary School
Amphitheatre Primary School
Ararat North 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 Ben Nevis.
- What is the Ben Nevis postcode?
- Ben Nevis is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Ben Nevis?
- Ben Nevis is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3377, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ben Nevis?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Ben Nevis?
- There are 20 schools serving Ben Nevis on this page, including Buangor Primary School, Amphitheatre Primary School, Ararat North Primary School.
- How walkable is Ben Nevis?
- Ben Nevis has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ben Nevis?
- Ben Nevis is close to Mount Cole, Eversley, Warrak, Elmhurst, Glenlogie.
- What is the population of Ben Nevis?
- The population of Ben Nevis is approximately 9,602 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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