Elmhurst at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
185
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Elmhurst.
The postcode for Elmhurst is 3469 (VIC).
Elmhurst (3469) sits in the Pyrenees region of Victoria.
Elmhurst has roughly 185 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Elmhurst scores 2/100 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elmhurst's population at 185, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
185
Median age
58
Family households
47%
Lone person
47%
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)
$143/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$97/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
185
Median age: 58
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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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Elmhurst.
Local schools for Elmhurst
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Government School Catchment
Amphitheatre Primary School
Buangor Primary School
Landsborough Primary School
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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 Elmhurst.
- What is the Elmhurst postcode?
- Elmhurst is in the 3469 postcode, in VIC, in the Pyrenees Shire Council region.
- Where is Elmhurst?
- Elmhurst is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3469, in the Pyrenees Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elmhurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $143, for units it's $97.
- What schools are in Elmhurst?
- There are 18 schools serving Elmhurst on this page, including Amphitheatre Primary School, Buangor Primary School, Landsborough Primary School.
- How walkable is Elmhurst?
- Elmhurst has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elmhurst?
- Elmhurst is close to Glenlogie, Eversley, Ben Nevis, Nowhere Creek, Glenlofty.
- What is the population of Elmhurst?
- The population of Elmhurst is approximately 185 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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