Main Lead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
42
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Main Lead.
The postcode for Main Lead is 3373 (VIC).
Main Lead (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Main Lead has roughly 42 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Main Lead 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Main Lead's population at 42, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
42
Median age
53
Family households
80%
Lone person
27%
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)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
42
Median age: 53
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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 Main Lead.
Local schools for Main Lead
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Government School Catchment
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort 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 Main Lead.
- What is the Main Lead postcode?
- Main Lead is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- Where is Main Lead?
- Main Lead is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3373, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Main Lead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Main Lead?
- There are 2 schools serving Main Lead on this page, including Beaufort Secondary College, Beaufort Primary School.
- How walkable is Main Lead?
- Main Lead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Main Lead?
- Main Lead is close to Beaufort, Waterloo, Raglan, Chute, Shirley.
- What is the population of Main Lead?
- The population of Main Lead is approximately 42 (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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