Northern Grampians Shire Council

Mount Cole

VIC3377

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

21

Median age: 65

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

4

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

A Crimes against the person2 (50.0%)
B Property and deception offences2 (50.0%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Cole.

Local schools for Mount Cole

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Government School Catchment

Buangor Primary School

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Amphitheatre Primary School

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Ararat North Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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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.

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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