Campaspe Shire Council
Fosterville
Fosterville at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Fosterville.
Fosterville (3557) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria.
Fosterville 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Fosterville 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fosterville's population at 57, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
50
Family households
64%
Lone person
12%
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)
$245/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 50
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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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fosterville.
Local schools for Fosterville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goornong Primary School
Axedale Primary School
Huntly Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fosterville.
- What is the Fosterville postcode?
- Fosterville is in the 3557 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fosterville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Fosterville?
- There are 14 schools serving Fosterville on this page, including Goornong Primary School, Axedale Primary School, Huntly Primary School.
- How walkable is Fosterville?
- Fosterville has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fosterville?
- Fosterville is close to Muskerry, Barnadown, Goornong, Axedale, Longlea.
- What is the population of Fosterville?
- Fosterville has approximately 57 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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