Elingamite at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Elingamite.
The postcode for Elingamite is 3266 (VIC).
Elingamite (3266) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Elingamite has roughly 57 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Elingamite 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elingamite's population at 57, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (122% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
17%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
122%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elingamite.
Local schools for Elingamite
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Government School Catchment
Cobden Technical School
Hampden P-12 School
Cobden Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Elingamite.
- What is the Elingamite postcode?
- Elingamite is in the 3266 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Elingamite?
- Elingamite is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3266, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Elingamite?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Elingamite?
- There are 3 schools serving Elingamite on this page, including Cobden Technical School, Hampden P-12 School, Cobden Primary School.
- How walkable is Elingamite?
- Elingamite has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Elingamite?
- Elingamite is close to Glenfyne, Elingamite North, Jancourt, Cobden, Jancourt East.
- What is the population of Elingamite?
- The population of Elingamite is approximately 57 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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