Bookaar at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
159
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Bookaar.
The postcode for Bookaar is 3260 (VIC).
Bookaar (3260) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Bookaar has roughly 159 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Bookaar 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 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bookaar's population at 159, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
159
Median age
48
Family households
72%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
159
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Bookaar.
Local schools for Bookaar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Mercy Regional College
St Patrick's 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 Bookaar.
- What is the Bookaar postcode?
- Bookaar is in the 3260 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Bookaar?
- Bookaar is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3260, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Bookaar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Bookaar?
- There are 2 schools serving Bookaar on this page, including Mercy Regional College, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Bookaar?
- Bookaar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bookaar?
- Bookaar is close to Skibo, Chocolyn, Gnotuk, Kariah, Camperdown.
- What is the population of Bookaar?
- The population of Bookaar is approximately 159 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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