Buloke
Moonambel
Moonambel at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
185
Median age 61
The brief
What to know about Moonambel.
Moonambel (3478) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria.
Moonambel has roughly 185 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Moonambel scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Moonambel's population at 185, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
185
Median age
61
Family households
69%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
185
Median age: 61
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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.
6
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Moonambel.
Local schools for Moonambel
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Moonambel Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
Landsborough 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 Moonambel.
- What is the Moonambel postcode?
- Moonambel is in the 3478 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Moonambel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Moonambel?
- There are 13 schools serving Moonambel on this page, including Moonambel Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School, Landsborough Primary School.
- How walkable is Moonambel?
- Moonambel has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Moonambel?
- Moonambel is close to Darkbonee, Tanwood, Warrenmang, Redbank, Percydale.
- What is the population of Moonambel?
- Moonambel has approximately 185 residents. 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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