Golden Plains Shire Council

Cargerie

VIC3334

Cargerie at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

38

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Cargerie.

Cargerie (3334) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria.

Cargerie has roughly 38 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.

Cargerie 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cargerie's population at 38, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. 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 (117% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

38

Median age

46

Family households

117%

Lone person

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)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

38

Median age: 46

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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 Cargerie.

Local schools for Cargerie

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Meredith Primary School

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Lal Lal Primary School

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Buninyong Primary School

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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

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cargerie.

What is the Cargerie postcode?
Cargerie is in the 3334 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Cargerie?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Cargerie?
There are 20 schools serving Cargerie on this page, including Meredith Primary School, Lal Lal Primary School, Buninyong Primary School.
How walkable is Cargerie?
Cargerie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cargerie?
Cargerie is close to Yarrowee, Mount Mercer, Elaine, Grenville, Meredith.
What is the population of Cargerie?
Cargerie has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 46.

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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