Ferguson at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
276
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Ferguson.
The postcode for Ferguson is 3237 (VIC).
Ferguson (3237) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Ferguson has roughly 276 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ferguson 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ferguson's population at 276, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
276
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$195/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$166/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
276
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Ferguson.
Local schools for Ferguson
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Government School Catchment
Lavers Hill K-12 College
Carlisle River Primary School
Apollo Bay P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ferguson.
- What is the Ferguson postcode?
- Ferguson is in the 3237 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Ferguson?
- Ferguson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3237, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ferguson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $195, for units it's $166.
- What schools are in Ferguson?
- There are 3 schools serving Ferguson on this page, including Lavers Hill K-12 College, Carlisle River Primary School, Apollo Bay P-12 College.
- How walkable is Ferguson?
- Ferguson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ferguson?
- Ferguson is close to Weeaproinah, Beech Forest, Aire Valley, Wyelangta, Lavers Hill.
- What is the population of Ferguson?
- The population of Ferguson is approximately 276 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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