Ararat Rural City Council
Bradvale
Bradvale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Bradvale.
Bradvale (3361) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Bradvale has roughly 46 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bradvale 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 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bradvale's population at 46, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (140% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
46
Median age
37
Family households
140%
Lone person
50%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$73/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Bradvale.
Local schools for Bradvale
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Government School Catchment
Skipton Primary School
Lismore Primary School
Derrinallum P-12 College
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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 Bradvale.
- What is the Bradvale postcode?
- Bradvale is in the 3361 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bradvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $73.
- What schools are in Bradvale?
- There are 3 schools serving Bradvale on this page, including Skipton Primary School, Lismore Primary School, Derrinallum P-12 College.
- How walkable is Bradvale?
- Bradvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bradvale?
- Bradvale is close to Mingay, Vite Vite North, Mount Bute, Skipton, Carranballac.
- What is the population of Bradvale?
- Bradvale has approximately 46 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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