Howqua at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
158
Median age 15
The brief
What to know about Howqua.
The postcode for Howqua is 3723 (VIC).
Howqua (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Howqua has roughly 158 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Howqua 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howqua's population at 158, with a median age of 15. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (25% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (58% family, 29% lone person).
Population
158
Median age
15
Family households
58%
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)
$273/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$232/wk
Owner occupied
25%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
158
Median age: 15
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
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Education
Schools in Howqua.
Local schools for Howqua
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Government School Catchment
Jamieson Primary School
Merrijig Primary School
Mansfield Secondary College
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Frequently asked
About Howqua.
- What is the Howqua postcode?
- Howqua is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Howqua?
- Howqua is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Howqua?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $232.
- What schools are in Howqua?
- There are 9 schools serving Howqua on this page, including Jamieson Primary School, Merrijig Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College.
- How walkable is Howqua?
- Howqua has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Howqua?
- Howqua is close to Macs Cove, Howqua Inlet, Jamieson, Mountain Bay, Piries.
- What is the population of Howqua?
- The population of Howqua is approximately 158 (2021 Census). The median age is 15.
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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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