Hepburn Shire Council

Fryerstown

VIC3451

Fryerstown at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

232

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Fryerstown.

The postcode for Fryerstown is 3451 (VIC).

Fryerstown (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.

Fryerstown has roughly 232 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.

Fryerstown 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Fryerstown's population at 232, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

232

Median age

51

Family households

66%

Lone person

28%

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)

$305/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$275/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

232

Median age: 51

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

3

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person1 (33.3%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (33.3%)
B Property and deception offences1 (33.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fryerstown.

Local schools for Fryerstown

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Government School Catchment

Chewton Primary School

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Campbells Creek Primary School

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Elphinstone Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Fryerstown.

What is the Fryerstown postcode?
Fryerstown is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
Where is Fryerstown?
Fryerstown is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3451, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Fryerstown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $275.
What schools are in Fryerstown?
There are 8 schools serving Fryerstown on this page, including Chewton Primary School, Campbells Creek Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School.
How walkable is Fryerstown?
Fryerstown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fryerstown?
Fryerstown is close to Irishtown, Vaughan, Glenluce, Chewton, Drummond North.
What is the population of Fryerstown?
The population of Fryerstown is approximately 232 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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