Wellington Shire Council

Jericho

VIC3825

Jericho at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

21.1k

Median age 45

The brief

What to know about Jericho.

The postcode for Jericho is 3825 (VIC).

Jericho (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria.

Jericho has roughly 21,078 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Jericho 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Jericho's population at 21,078, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

21,078

Median age

45

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$215/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$183/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

21,078

Median age: 45

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Jericho.

Local schools for Jericho

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Rawson Primary School

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Neerim District Rural Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Jericho.

What is the Jericho postcode?
Jericho is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
Where is Jericho?
Jericho is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3825, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Jericho?
The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
What schools are in Jericho?
There are 2 schools serving Jericho on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Neerim District Rural Primary School.
How walkable is Jericho?
Jericho has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Jericho?
Jericho is close to Matlock, Woods Point, Aberfeldy, Toorongo, Tanjil Bren.
What is the population of Jericho?
The population of Jericho is approximately 21,078 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.

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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