Mansfield Shire Council
Howitt Plains
Howitt Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,125
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Howitt Plains.
Howitt Plains (3858) sits in the Mansfield region of Victoria.
Howitt Plains has roughly 3,125 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Howitt Plains 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howitt Plains's population at 3,125, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
3,125
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$216/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$184/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,125
Median age: 46
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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
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Education
Schools in Howitt Plains.
Local schools for Howitt Plains
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Government School Catchment
Merrijig Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Howitt Plains.
- What is the Howitt Plains postcode?
- Howitt Plains is in the 3858 postcode, in VIC, in the Mansfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Howitt Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $216, for units it's $184.
- What schools are in Howitt Plains?
- There are 1 schools serving Howitt Plains on this page, including Merrijig Primary School.
- How walkable is Howitt Plains?
- Howitt Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Howitt Plains?
- Howitt Plains is close to Wonnangatta, Billabong, Reynard, Abbeyard, Mount Buller.
- What is the population of Howitt Plains?
- Howitt Plains has approximately 3,125 residents. 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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