Corangamite Shire Council
Carlisle River
Carlisle River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Carlisle River.
Carlisle River (3239) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Carlisle River has roughly 168 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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What it’s like to live here.
Carlisle River 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carlisle River's population at 168, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
45
Family households
62%
Lone person
25%
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)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Carlisle River.
Local schools for Carlisle River
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Government School Catchment
Carlisle River Primary School
Lavers Hill K-12 College
Simpson Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Carlisle River.
- What is the Carlisle River postcode?
- Carlisle River is in the 3239 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carlisle River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Carlisle River?
- There are 3 schools serving Carlisle River on this page, including Carlisle River Primary School, Lavers Hill K-12 College, Simpson Primary School.
- How walkable is Carlisle River?
- Carlisle River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carlisle River?
- Carlisle River is close to Gellibrand, Irrewillipe, Irrewillipe East, Weeaproinah, Bungador.
- What is the population of Carlisle River?
- Carlisle River has approximately 168 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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