Mitchell Shire Council
Knowsley
Knowsley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
168
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Knowsley.
Knowsley (3523) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Knowsley has roughly 168 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.
Knowsley 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Knowsley's population at 168, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
168
Median age
47
Family households
67%
Lone person
26%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
168
Median age: 47
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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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Knowsley.
Local schools for Knowsley
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Government School Catchment
Axedale Primary School
Heathcote Primary School
Eppalock Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Knowsley.
- What is the Knowsley postcode?
- Knowsley is in the 3523 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Knowsley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Knowsley?
- There are 20 schools serving Knowsley on this page, including Axedale Primary School, Holy Rosary School, Heathcote Primary School.
- How walkable is Knowsley?
- Knowsley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Knowsley?
- Knowsley is close to Lake Eppalock, Axedale, Ladys Pass, Derrinal, Mosquito Creek.
- What is the population of Knowsley?
- Knowsley has approximately 168 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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