Buloke
Elberton
Elberton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,584
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Elberton.
Elberton (3478) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Elberton 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.
Elberton 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elberton'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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elberton.
Local schools for Elberton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
St Arnaud Secondary College
St Arnaud Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Patrick's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Elberton.
- What is the Elberton postcode?
- Elberton is in the 3478 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Elberton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $157.
- What schools are in Elberton?
- There are 3 schools serving Elberton on this page, including St Patrick's School, St Arnaud Secondary College, St Arnaud Primary School.
- How walkable is Elberton?
- Elberton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elberton?
- Elberton is close to Carapooee West, Carapooee West, Beazleys Bridge, Beazleys Bridge, Carapooee.
- What is the population of Elberton?
- Elberton 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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