Mount Cole at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21
Median age 65
The brief
What to know about Mount Cole.
The postcode for Mount Cole is 3377 (VIC).
Mount Cole (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Mount Cole has roughly 21 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.
Mount Cole 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 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 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Cole's population at 21, with a median age of 65. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (113% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (50%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
21
Median age
65
Family households
38%
Lone person
50%
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)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
113%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
21
Median age: 65
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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 Cole.
Local schools for Mount Cole
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Buangor Primary School
Amphitheatre Primary School
Ararat North 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 Mount Cole.
- What is the Mount Cole postcode?
- Mount Cole is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Cole?
- Mount Cole is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3377, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Cole?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Mount Cole?
- There are 19 schools serving Mount Cole on this page, including Buangor Primary School, Amphitheatre Primary School, Ararat North Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Cole?
- Mount Cole has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Cole?
- Mount Cole is close to Warrak, Ben Nevis, Bayindeen, Eversley, Mount Cole Creek.
- What is the population of Mount Cole?
- The population of Mount Cole is approximately 21 (2021 Census). The median age is 65.
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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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