Baw Baw Shire Council

Catani

VIC3981

Catani at a glance

Population

297

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Catani.

The postcode for Catani is 3981 (VIC).

Catani (3981) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.

Catani has roughly 297 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Catani's population at 297, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

297

Median age

41

Family households

81%

Lone person

18%

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)

$313/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$210/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

297

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

8

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences7 (87.5%)
D Public order and security offences1 (12.5%)

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

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Catani.

Local schools for Catani

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Government School Catchment

Bayles Regional Primary School

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Ripplebrook Primary School

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Garfield Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

639 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

26.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

6.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Catani.

What is the Catani postcode?
Catani is in the 3981 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
Where is Catani?
Catani is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3981, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Catani?
The median weekly rent for houses is $313, for units it's $210.
What schools are in Catani?
There are 20 schools serving Catani on this page, including Bayles Regional Primary School, Ripplebrook Primary School, Garfield Primary School.
What suburbs are near Catani?
Catani is close to Iona, Cora Lynn, Yannathan, Vervale, Modella.
What is the population of Catani?
The population of Catani is approximately 297 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.

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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