Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Glenaroua
Glenaroua at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
208
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Glenaroua.
Glenaroua (3764) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Glenaroua has roughly 208 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Glenaroua 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glenaroua's population at 208, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
208
Median age
44
Family households
88%
Lone person
13%
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)
$338/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
208
Median age: 44
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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
Education
Schools in Glenaroua.
Local schools for Glenaroua
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Government School Catchment
Puckapunyal Primary School
Pyalong Primary School
Tallarook 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 Glenaroua.
- What is the Glenaroua postcode?
- Glenaroua is in the 3764 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glenaroua?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $338, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Glenaroua?
- There are 7 schools serving Glenaroua on this page, including Puckapunyal Primary School, Pyalong Primary School, Tallarook Primary School.
- How walkable is Glenaroua?
- Glenaroua has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Glenaroua?
- Glenaroua is close to Hilldene, Puckapunyal Milpo, Sugarloaf Creek, Sugarloaf Creek, Pyalong.
- What is the population of Glenaroua?
- Glenaroua has approximately 208 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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