Chapel Flat at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
18.9k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Chapel Flat.
The postcode for Chapel Flat is 3352 (VIC).
Chapel Flat (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Chapel Flat has roughly 18,922 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Chapel Flat 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Chapel Flat's population at 18,922, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
18,922
Median age
40
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$274/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
18,922
Median age: 40
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Chapel Flat.
Local schools for Chapel Flat
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Government School Catchment
Invermay Primary School
Creswick Primary School
Glen Park Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Chapel Flat.
- What is the Chapel Flat postcode?
- Chapel Flat is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Chapel Flat?
- Chapel Flat is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Chapel Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $274.
- What schools are in Chapel Flat?
- There are 20 schools serving Chapel Flat on this page, including Invermay Primary School, St Augustine's School, Creswick Primary School.
- How walkable is Chapel Flat?
- Chapel Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Chapel Flat?
- Chapel Flat is close to Cabbage Tree, Invermay, Sulky, Glen Park, Wattle Flat.
- What is the population of Chapel Flat?
- The population of Chapel Flat is approximately 18,922 (2021 Census). 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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