Katandra West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
492
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Katandra West.
The postcode for Katandra West is 3634 (VIC).
Katandra West (3634) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
Katandra West has roughly 492 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Katandra West 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Katandra West's population at 492, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
492
Median age
43
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$195/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
492
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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 Katandra West.
Local schools for Katandra West
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Government School Catchment
Katandra West Primary School
Tallygaroopna Primary School
Congupna Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Katandra West.
- What is the Katandra West postcode?
- Katandra West is in the 3634 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- Where is Katandra West?
- Katandra West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3634, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in Katandra West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $195.
- What schools are in Katandra West?
- There are 16 schools serving Katandra West on this page, including Katandra West Primary School, Tallygaroopna Primary School, Congupna Primary School.
- How walkable is Katandra West?
- Katandra West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Katandra West?
- Katandra West is close to Katandra, Marionvale, Marungi, Invergordon South, Congupna.
- What is the population of Katandra West?
- The population of Katandra West is approximately 492 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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