Byawatha at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

160

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Byawatha.

The postcode for Byawatha is 3678 (VIC).

Byawatha (3678) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.

Byawatha has roughly 160 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.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Byawatha 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Byawatha's population at 160, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

160

Median age

51

Family households

82%

Lone person

13%

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)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

7%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

160

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences4 (57.1%)
A Crimes against the person2 (28.6%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (14.3%)

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

0

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 Byawatha.

Local schools for Byawatha

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Government School Catchment

Carraragarmungee Primary School

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Springhurst Primary School

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Wangaratta Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Byawatha.

What is the Byawatha postcode?
Byawatha is in the 3678 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
Where is Byawatha?
Byawatha is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3678, in the Moira region.
What is the average rent in Byawatha?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Byawatha?
There are 19 schools serving Byawatha on this page, including Carraragarmungee Primary School, Springhurst Primary School, Wangaratta Primary School.
How walkable is Byawatha?
Byawatha has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Byawatha?
Byawatha is close to Eldorado, Londrigan, Boralma, Bowser, North Wangaratta.
What is the population of Byawatha?
The population of Byawatha is approximately 160 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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