Milawa at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
588
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Milawa.
The postcode for Milawa is 3678 (VIC).
Milawa (3678) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
Milawa has roughly 588 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.
Milawa 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Milawa's population at 588, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
588
Median age
47
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$304/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
588
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
13
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
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Milawa.
Local schools for Milawa
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Government School Catchment
Milawa Primary School
Oxley Primary School
Everton Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Milawa.
- What is the Milawa postcode?
- Milawa is in the 3678 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- Where is Milawa?
- Milawa is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3678, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in Milawa?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $304.
- What schools are in Milawa?
- There are 19 schools serving Milawa on this page, including Milawa Primary School, Oxley Primary School, Everton Primary School.
- How walkable is Milawa?
- Milawa has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Milawa?
- Milawa is close to Tarrawingee, Oxley Flats, Oxley, Markwood, Everton.
- What is the population of Milawa?
- The population of Milawa is approximately 588 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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