Loddon Shire Council
Carapooee
Carapooee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
60
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Carapooee.
Carapooee (3477) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Carapooee has roughly 60 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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What it’s like to live here.
Carapooee 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carapooee's population at 60, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
60
Median age
59
Family households
50%
Lone person
47%
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)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
60
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Carapooee.
Local schools for Carapooee
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Government School Catchment
St Arnaud Primary School
St Arnaud Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carapooee.
- What is the Carapooee postcode?
- Carapooee is in the 3477 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carapooee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Carapooee?
- There are 3 schools serving Carapooee on this page, including St Patrick's School, St Arnaud Primary School, St Arnaud Secondary College.
- How walkable is Carapooee?
- Carapooee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carapooee?
- Carapooee is close to Carapooee, Carapooee West, Carapooee West, Elberton, Stuart Mill.
- What is the population of Carapooee?
- Carapooee has approximately 60 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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