Mount Alexander Shire Council
Golden Point
Golden Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Golden Point.
Golden Point (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Golden Point has roughly 10,111 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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What it’s like to live here.
Golden Point 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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Golden Point's population at 10,111, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
10,111
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
10,111
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Golden Point.
Local schools for Golden Point
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carisbrook Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Talbot Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Golden Point.
- What is the Golden Point postcode?
- Golden Point is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Golden Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Golden Point?
- There are 5 schools serving Golden Point on this page, including Highview College, St Augustine's School, Carisbrook Primary School.
- How walkable is Golden Point?
- Golden Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Golden Point?
- Golden Point is close to Craigie, Daisy Hill, Majorca, Flagstaff, Maryborough.
- What is the population of Golden Point?
- Golden Point has approximately 10,111 residents. 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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