Deep Lead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
210
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Deep Lead.
The postcode for Deep Lead is 3381 (VIC).
Deep Lead (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Deep Lead has roughly 210 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.
Deep Lead 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Deep Lead's population at 210, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
210
Median age
49
Family households
72%
Lone person
28%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
210
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Deep Lead.
Local schools for Deep Lead
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Government School Catchment
Stawell Primary School
Stawell West Primary School
Skene Street Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Deep Lead.
- What is the Deep Lead postcode?
- Deep Lead is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- Where is Deep Lead?
- Deep Lead is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3381, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Deep Lead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Deep Lead?
- There are 6 schools serving Deep Lead on this page, including Stawell Primary School, Stawell West Primary School, Skene Street Specialist School.
- How walkable is Deep Lead?
- Deep Lead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Deep Lead?
- Deep Lead is close to Deep Lead, Illawarra, Germania, Lake Lonsdale, Bridge Inn.
- What is the population of Deep Lead?
- The population of Deep Lead is approximately 210 (2021 Census). 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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