Darnum at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
759
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Darnum.
The postcode for Darnum is 3822 (VIC).
Darnum (3822) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Darnum has roughly 759 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Darnum 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 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darnum's population at 759, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
759
Median age
41
Family households
84%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$307/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
759
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
33
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 Darnum.
Local schools for Darnum
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Government School Catchment
Darnum Primary School
Nilma Primary School
Yarragon 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darnum.
- What is the Darnum postcode?
- Darnum is in the 3822 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Darnum?
- Darnum is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3822, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Darnum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $307.
- What schools are in Darnum?
- There are 13 schools serving Darnum on this page, including Darnum Primary School, Nilma Primary School, Yarragon Primary School.
- How walkable is Darnum?
- Darnum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Darnum?
- Darnum is close to Nilma, Yarragon, Bona Vista, Nilma North, Gainsborough.
- What is the population of Darnum?
- The population of Darnum is approximately 759 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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