Molesworth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Molesworth.
The postcode for Molesworth is 3718 (VIC).
Molesworth (3718) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.
Molesworth has roughly 91 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Molesworth 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Molesworth's population at 91, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
91
Median age
61
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Molesworth.
Local schools for Molesworth
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Government School Catchment
Yea Primary School
Yea High School
Alexandra Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Molesworth.
- What is the Molesworth postcode?
- Molesworth is in the 3718 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- Where is Molesworth?
- Molesworth is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3718, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Molesworth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Molesworth?
- There are 6 schools serving Molesworth on this page, including Yea Primary School, Sacred Heart School, Yea High School.
- How walkable is Molesworth?
- Molesworth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Molesworth?
- Molesworth is close to Cathkin, Limestone, Killingworth, Whanregarwen, Yea.
- What is the population of Molesworth?
- The population of Molesworth is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.
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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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