Magpie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
368
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Magpie.
The postcode for Magpie is 3352 (VIC).
Magpie (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Magpie has roughly 368 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.
Magpie 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 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Magpie's population at 368, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
368
Median age
48
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
368
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Magpie.
Local schools for Magpie
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Government School Catchment
Magpie Primary School
Mount Clear Primary School
Mount Clear College
© 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 Magpie.
- What is the Magpie postcode?
- Magpie is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Magpie?
- Magpie is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Magpie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Magpie?
- There are 20 schools serving Magpie on this page, including Magpie Primary School, Ballarat Steiner School, Emmaus Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Magpie?
- Magpie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Magpie?
- Magpie is close to Mount Helen, Mount Clear, Cambrian Hill, Bonshaw, Bonshaw.
- What is the population of Magpie?
- The population of Magpie is approximately 368 (2021 Census). 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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