Glenelg Shire Council

Branxholme

VIC3302

Branxholme at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

304

Median age 50

The brief

What to know about Branxholme.

Branxholme (3302) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.

Branxholme has roughly 304 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Branxholme scores 2/100 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Branxholme's population at 304, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

304

Median age

50

Family households

76%

Lone person

22%

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)

$170/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

81%

Renter occupied

12%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

304

Median age: 50

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences3 (75.0%)
A Crimes against the person1 (25.0%)

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.

Walk Score

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Branxholme.

Local schools for Branxholme

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Government School Catchment

Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School

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Hamilton North Primary School

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Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Branxholme.

What is the Branxholme postcode?
Branxholme is in the 3302 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Branxholme?
The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Branxholme?
There are 17 schools serving Branxholme on this page, including Branxholme-Wallacedale Community School, Hamilton North Primary School, Hamilton (Gray Street) Primary School.
How walkable is Branxholme?
Branxholme has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Branxholme?
Branxholme is close to Wallacedale, Condah, Byaduk North, Condah Swamp, Morgiana.
What is the population of Branxholme?
Branxholme has approximately 304 residents. The median age is 50.

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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