Mount Alexander Shire Council
Betley
Betley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
101
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Betley.
Betley (3472) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Betley has roughly 101 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Betley 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, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Betley's population at 101, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
101
Median age
52
Family households
66%
Lone person
27%
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)
$192/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$193/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
101
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Betley.
Local schools for Betley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dunolly Primary School
Timor Primary School
Carisbrook Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Betley.
- What is the Betley postcode?
- Betley is in the 3472 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Betley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $192, for units it's $193.
- What schools are in Betley?
- There are 7 schools serving Betley on this page, including Dunolly Primary School, Timor Primary School, Carisbrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Betley?
- Betley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Betley?
- Betley is close to Bromley, Eddington, Bet Bet, Havelock, Simson.
- What is the population of Betley?
- Betley has approximately 101 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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