Buloke
Darkbonee
Darkbonee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,584
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Darkbonee.
Darkbonee (3478) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Darkbonee has roughly 2,584 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Darkbonee 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darkbonee's population at 2,584, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,584
Median age
53
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$157/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,584
Median age: 53
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Darkbonee.
Local schools for Darkbonee
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moonambel Primary School
Landsborough Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Darkbonee.
- What is the Darkbonee postcode?
- Darkbonee is in the 3478 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Darkbonee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $157.
- What schools are in Darkbonee?
- There are 5 schools serving Darkbonee on this page, including Moonambel Primary School, Landsborough Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School.
- How walkable is Darkbonee?
- Darkbonee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Darkbonee?
- Darkbonee is close to Moonambel, Warrenmang, Tanwood, Frenchmans, Redbank.
- What is the population of Darkbonee?
- Darkbonee has approximately 2,584 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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