Golden Plains Shire Council
Elaine
Elaine at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
232
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Elaine.
Elaine (3334) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria.
Elaine has roughly 232 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Elaine 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elaine's population at 232, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
232
Median age
44
Family households
63%
Lone person
30%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$166/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
232
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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 Elaine.
Local schools for Elaine
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Meredith Primary School
Lal Lal Primary School
Mount Egerton 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 Elaine.
- What is the Elaine postcode?
- Elaine is in the 3334 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elaine?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $166.
- What schools are in Elaine?
- There are 20 schools serving Elaine on this page, including Meredith Primary School, Lal Lal Primary School, Mount Egerton Primary School.
- How walkable is Elaine?
- Elaine has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elaine?
- Elaine is close to Morrisons, Mount Doran, Bungal, Cargerie, Clarendon.
- What is the population of Elaine?
- Elaine has approximately 232 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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