Ercildoune at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
90
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Ercildoune.
The postcode for Ercildoune is 3352 (VIC).
Ercildoune (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Ercildoune has roughly 90 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Ercildoune 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ercildoune's population at 90, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
90
Median age
37
Family households
64%
Lone person
29%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
90
Median age: 37
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
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Education
Schools in Ercildoune.
Local schools for Ercildoune
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Government School Catchment
Waubra Primary School
Mount Blowhard Primary School
Trawalla 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 Ercildoune.
- What is the Ercildoune postcode?
- Ercildoune is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Ercildoune?
- Ercildoune is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ercildoune?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Ercildoune?
- There are 5 schools serving Ercildoune on this page, including Waubra Primary School, Mount Blowhard Primary School, Trawalla Primary School.
- How walkable is Ercildoune?
- Ercildoune has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ercildoune?
- Ercildoune is close to Waubra, Addington, Weatherboard, Mount Bolton, Learmonth.
- What is the population of Ercildoune?
- The population of Ercildoune is approximately 90 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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