Caringal at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
16
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Caringal.
The postcode for Caringal is 3825 (VIC).
Caringal (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.
Caringal has roughly 16 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.
Caringal 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Caringal's population at 16, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (200% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 200% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16
Median age
64
Family households
100%
Lone person
200%
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)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
200%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
16
Median age: 64
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Caringal.
Local schools for Caringal
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Government School Catchment
Rawson Primary School
Tanjil South Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Caringal.
- What is the Caringal postcode?
- Caringal is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Caringal?
- Caringal is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3825, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Caringal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Caringal?
- There are 20 schools serving Caringal on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Tanjil South Primary School, Willow Grove Primary School.
- How walkable is Caringal?
- Caringal has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Caringal?
- Caringal is close to Erica, Moondarra, Jacob Creek, Rawson, Coopers Creek.
- What is the population of Caringal?
- The population of Caringal is approximately 16 (2021 Census). The median age is 64.
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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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