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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Day to day

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

588

Median age: 47

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

13

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences5 (38.5%)
A Crimes against the person4 (30.8%)
E Justice procedures offences3 (23.1%)
C Drug offences1 (7.7%)

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.

Walk Score

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

20

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Milawa.

Local schools for Milawa

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Government School Catchment

Milawa Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Oxley Primary School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Everton Primary School

1-6BoysGovernment
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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.

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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