Corangamite Shire Council
Linton
Linton at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
635
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Linton.
Linton (3360) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Linton has roughly 635 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Linton scores 4/100 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 5 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Linton's population at 635, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
635
Median age
48
Family households
66%
Lone person
34%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
635
Median age: 48
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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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Linton.
Local schools for Linton
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Government School Catchment
Linton Primary School
Woady Yaloak Primary School
Cape Clear Primary 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 Linton.
- What is the Linton postcode?
- Linton is in the 3360 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Linton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Linton?
- There are 5 schools serving Linton on this page, including Linton Primary School, Woady Yaloak Primary School, Cape Clear Primary School.
- How walkable is Linton?
- Linton has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Linton?
- Linton is close to Happy Valley, Happy Valley, Snake Valley, Newtown, Chepstowe.
- What is the population of Linton?
- Linton has approximately 635 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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