Kariah at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
94
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Kariah.
The postcode for Kariah is 3260 (VIC).
Kariah (3260) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Kariah has roughly 94 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kariah 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.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kariah's population at 94, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
94
Median age
45
Family households
78%
Lone person
25%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$163/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
94
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Kariah.
Local schools for Kariah
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Camperdown College
Non-Government Schools
Mercy Regional College
St Patrick's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kariah.
- What is the Kariah postcode?
- Kariah is in the 3260 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Kariah?
- Kariah is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3260, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Kariah?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $163.
- What schools are in Kariah?
- There are 3 schools serving Kariah on this page, including Mercy Regional College, St Patrick's School, Camperdown College.
- How walkable is Kariah?
- Kariah has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kariah?
- Kariah is close to Chocolyn, Larralea, Bookaar, Leslie Manor, Skibo.
- What is the population of Kariah?
- The population of Kariah is approximately 94 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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