Mitchell Shire Council
Mount Camel
Mount Camel at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
136
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Mount Camel.
Mount Camel (3523) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Mount Camel has roughly 136 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.
Mount Camel 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Camel's population at 136, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
136
Median age
56
Family households
65%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
96%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
136
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
Education
Schools in Mount Camel.
Local schools for Mount Camel
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Government School Catchment
Heathcote Primary School
Axedale Primary School
Redesdale Mia Mia Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Camel.
- What is the Mount Camel postcode?
- Mount Camel is in the 3523 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Camel?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Mount Camel?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Camel on this page, including Holy Rosary School, Heathcote Primary School, Axedale Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Camel?
- Mount Camel has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Camel?
- Mount Camel is close to Ladys Pass, Costerfield, Redcastle, Heathcote, Toolleen.
- What is the population of Mount Camel?
- Mount Camel has approximately 136 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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