Limestone at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,544
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Limestone.
The postcode for Limestone is 3717 (VIC).
Limestone (3717) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Limestone has roughly 3,544 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.
Limestone 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Limestone's population at 3,544, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3,544
Median age
53
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,544
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Limestone.
Local schools for Limestone
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yea Primary School
Yea High School
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Limestone.
- What is the Limestone postcode?
- Limestone is in the 3717 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- Where is Limestone?
- Limestone is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3717, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Limestone?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Limestone?
- There are 3 schools serving Limestone on this page, including Yea Primary School, Sacred Heart School, Yea High School.
- How walkable is Limestone?
- Limestone has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Limestone?
- Limestone is close to Yea, Molesworth, Killingworth, Whanregarwen, Cathkin.
- What is the population of Limestone?
- The population of Limestone is approximately 3,544 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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