Northern Grampians Shire Council
Cavendish
Cavendish at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
366
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Cavendish.
Cavendish (3314) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Cavendish has roughly 366 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.
Cavendish 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cavendish's population at 366, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
366
Median age
49
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
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)
$175/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
366
Median age: 49
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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
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Education
Schools in Cavendish.
Local schools for Cavendish
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Government School Catchment
Cavendish Primary School
Hamilton Parklands School
Hamilton North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cavendish.
- What is the Cavendish postcode?
- Cavendish is in the 3314 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cavendish?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $175, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Cavendish?
- There are 15 schools serving Cavendish on this page, including Cavendish Primary School, Hamilton Parklands School, Hamilton North Primary School.
- How walkable is Cavendish?
- Cavendish has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cavendish?
- Cavendish is close to Bulart, Hensley Park, Parkwood, Gatum, Melville Forest.
- What is the population of Cavendish?
- Cavendish has approximately 366 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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