Mount Alexander Shire Council
Dunluce
Dunluce at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Dunluce.
Dunluce (3472) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Dunluce has roughly 36 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Dunluce 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dunluce's population at 36, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
56
Family households
93%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$192/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$163/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 56
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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
Education
Schools in Dunluce.
Local schools for Dunluce
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Government School Catchment
Timor Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
Dunolly 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 Dunluce.
- What is the Dunluce postcode?
- Dunluce is in the 3472 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dunluce?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $192, for units it's $163.
- What schools are in Dunluce?
- There are 7 schools serving Dunluce on this page, including Timor Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School, Dunolly Primary School.
- How walkable is Dunluce?
- Dunluce has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dunluce?
- Dunluce is close to Rathscar, Mount Hooghly, Timor West, Wareek, Archdale Junction.
- What is the population of Dunluce?
- Dunluce has approximately 36 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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