Cornella at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
43
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cornella.
The postcode for Cornella is 3551 (VIC).
Cornella (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Cornella has roughly 43 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Cornella 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 6 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cornella's population at 43, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (37% family, 16% lone person).
Population
43
Median age
52
Family households
37%
Lone person
16%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
43
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Cornella.
Local schools for Cornella
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Government School Catchment
Colbinabbin Primary School
Heathcote Primary School
Axedale Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cornella.
- What is the Cornella postcode?
- Cornella is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Cornella?
- Cornella is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3551, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cornella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Cornella?
- There are 19 schools serving Cornella on this page, including Colbinabbin Primary School, Holy Rosary School, Heathcote Primary School.
- How walkable is Cornella?
- Cornella has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cornella?
- Cornella is close to Redcastle, Toolleen, Myola East, Colbinabbin, Myola.
- What is the population of Cornella?
- The population of Cornella is approximately 43 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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