Hallston at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
157
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Hallston.
The postcode for Hallston is 3953 (VIC).
Hallston (3953) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Hallston has roughly 157 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.
Hallston 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hallston's population at 157, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
157
Median age
52
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$1300/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
157
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Hallston.
Local schools for Hallston
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Government School Catchment
Mirboo North Secondary College
Mirboo North Primary School
Leongatha Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Hallston.
- What is the Hallston postcode?
- Hallston is in the 3953 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- Where is Hallston?
- Hallston is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3953, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hallston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $1300.
- What schools are in Hallston?
- There are 14 schools serving Hallston on this page, including Mirboo North Secondary College, Mirboo North Primary School, Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.
- How walkable is Hallston?
- Hallston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hallston?
- Hallston is close to Mount Eccles, Wooreen, Trida, Mount Eccles South, Wild Dog Valley.
- What is the population of Hallston?
- The population of Hallston is approximately 157 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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