Hanging Rock at a glance
Population
8,586
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Hanging Rock.
The postcode for Hanging Rock is 3442 (VIC).
Hanging Rock (3442) sits in the Moorabool region of Victoria.
Hanging Rock has roughly 8,586 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hanging Rock's population at 8,586, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
8,586
Median age
46
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)
$391/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,586
Median age: 46
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Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hanging Rock.
Local schools for Hanging Rock
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Government School Catchment
Newham Primary School
Hesket Primary School
Woodend Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Hanging Rock.
- What is the Hanging Rock postcode?
- Hanging Rock is in the 3442 postcode, in VIC, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- Where is Hanging Rock?
- Hanging Rock is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3442, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hanging Rock?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $391, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Hanging Rock?
- There are 7 schools serving Hanging Rock on this page, including Newham Primary School, Hesket Primary School, Braemar College.
- What suburbs are near Hanging Rock?
- Hanging Rock is close to Newham, Hesket, Woodend North, Cherokee, Woodend.
- What is the population of Hanging Rock?
- The population of Hanging Rock is approximately 8,586 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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