Colac Otway
Carpendeit
Carpendeit at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
115
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Carpendeit.
Carpendeit (3260) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Carpendeit has roughly 115 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
Carpendeit 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, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Carpendeit's population at 115, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
115
Median age
40
Family households
65%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
115
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Carpendeit.
Local schools for Carpendeit
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Government School Catchment
Simpson Primary School
Cobden Primary School
Camperdown College
© 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 Carpendeit.
- What is the Carpendeit postcode?
- Carpendeit is in the 3260 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Carpendeit?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Carpendeit?
- There are 7 schools serving Carpendeit on this page, including Simpson Primary School, Cobden Primary School, Camperdown College.
- How walkable is Carpendeit?
- Carpendeit has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carpendeit?
- Carpendeit is close to Stonyford, South Purrumbete, Bungador, Swan Marsh, Koallah.
- What is the population of Carpendeit?
- Carpendeit has approximately 115 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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