Ararat Rural City Council
Illawarra
Illawarra at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
80
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Illawarra.
Illawarra (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Illawarra has roughly 80 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Illawarra 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Illawarra's population at 80, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (104% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
80
Median age
42
Family households
75%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
104%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
80
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Illawarra.
Local schools for Illawarra
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Government School Catchment
Stawell West Primary School
Stawell Primary School
Skene Street Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Illawarra.
- What is the Illawarra postcode?
- Illawarra is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Illawarra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Illawarra?
- There are 5 schools serving Illawarra on this page, including Stawell West Primary School, Stawell Primary School, Skene Street Specialist School.
- How walkable is Illawarra?
- Illawarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Illawarra?
- Illawarra is close to Lake Lonsdale, Deep Lead, Deep Lead, Stawell West, Bridge Inn.
- What is the population of Illawarra?
- Illawarra has approximately 80 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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