Kurraca West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,321
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kurraca West.
The postcode for Kurraca West is 3518 (VIC).
Kurraca West (3518) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Kurraca West has roughly 1,321 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Kurraca 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.
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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kurraca West's population at 1,321, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,321
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,321
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kurraca West.
Local schools for Kurraca West
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Government School Catchment
Wedderburn College
Inglewood Primary School
St Arnaud Primary School
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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 Kurraca West.
- What is the Kurraca West postcode?
- Kurraca West is in the 3518 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- Where is Kurraca West?
- Kurraca West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3518, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Kurraca West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Kurraca West?
- There are 12 schools serving Kurraca West on this page, including Wedderburn College, Inglewood Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Kurraca West?
- Kurraca West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kurraca West?
- Kurraca West is close to Fentons Creek, Kurraca, Berrimal, Berrimal West, Wehla.
- What is the population of Kurraca West?
- The population of Kurraca West is approximately 1,321 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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