Caramut at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
256
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Caramut.
The postcode for Caramut is 3274 (VIC).
Caramut (3274) sits in the Southern Grampians region of Victoria.
Caramut has roughly 256 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.
Caramut 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 3 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caramut's population at 256, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
256
Median age
43
Family households
71%
Lone person
28%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
256
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Caramut.
Local schools for Caramut
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Penshurst Primary School
Hawkesdale P12 College
Woolsthorpe Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Caramut.
- What is the Caramut postcode?
- Caramut is in the 3274 postcode, in VIC, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Caramut?
- Caramut is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3274, in the Southern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caramut?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Caramut?
- There are 8 schools serving Caramut on this page, including Penshurst Primary School, St Joseph's School, Hawkesdale P12 College.
- How walkable is Caramut?
- Caramut has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Caramut?
- Caramut is close to Chatsworth, Purdeet, Nareeb, Hexham, Minjah.
- What is the population of Caramut?
- The population of Caramut is approximately 256 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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