Latrobe City Council
Hazelwood
Hazelwood at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
189
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Hazelwood.
Hazelwood (3840) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria.
Hazelwood has roughly 189 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.
Hazelwood 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 6 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hazelwood's population at 189, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
189
Median age
51
Family households
79%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
189
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Hazelwood.
Local schools for Hazelwood
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Government School Catchment
Yinnar Primary School
Churchill Primary School
Churchill North Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Hazelwood.
- What is the Hazelwood postcode?
- Hazelwood is in the 3840 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hazelwood?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Hazelwood?
- There are 8 schools serving Hazelwood on this page, including Yinnar Primary School, Churchill Primary School, Lumen Christi School.
- How walkable is Hazelwood?
- Hazelwood has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hazelwood?
- Hazelwood is close to Yinnar, Churchill, Jeeralang Junction, Driffield, Jumbuk.
- What is the population of Hazelwood?
- Hazelwood has approximately 189 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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