Baw Baw Shire Council
Ellinbank
Ellinbank at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
229
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Ellinbank.
Ellinbank (3821) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Ellinbank has roughly 229 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.
Ellinbank 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellinbank's population at 229, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
229
Median age
46
Family households
69%
Lone person
24%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
229
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Ellinbank.
Local schools for Ellinbank
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Government School Catchment
Ellinbank Primary School
Bona Vista Primary School
Lardner and District Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ellinbank.
- What is the Ellinbank postcode?
- Ellinbank is in the 3821 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ellinbank?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Ellinbank?
- There are 5 schools serving Ellinbank on this page, including Ellinbank Primary School, Bona Vista Primary School, Lardner and District Primary School.
- How walkable is Ellinbank?
- Ellinbank has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellinbank?
- Ellinbank is close to Seaview, Tetoora Road, Warragul South, Torwood, Gainsborough.
- What is the population of Ellinbank?
- Ellinbank has approximately 229 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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