Major Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Major Plains.
The postcode for Major Plains is 3725 (VIC).
Major Plains (3725) sits in the Greater Shepparton region of Victoria.
Major Plains has roughly 36 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Major Plains 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Major Plains's population at 36, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
58
Family households
64%
Lone person
29%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 58
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Major Plains.
Local schools for Major Plains
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Government School Catchment
Dookie Primary School
Broken Creek Primary School
Tungamah Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Major Plains.
- What is the Major Plains postcode?
- Major Plains is in the 3725 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- Where is Major Plains?
- Major Plains is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3725, in the City of Greater Shepparton region.
- What is the average rent in Major Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Major Plains?
- There are 20 schools serving Major Plains on this page, including Dookie Primary School, Broken Creek Primary School, Tungamah Primary School.
- How walkable is Major Plains?
- Major Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Major Plains?
- Major Plains is close to Boxwood, Mount Major, Dookie, Stewarton, Nalinga.
- What is the population of Major Plains?
- The population of Major Plains is approximately 36 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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