Ararat Rural City Council
Mount Dryden
Mount Dryden at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Mount Dryden.
Mount Dryden (3381) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Mount Dryden has roughly 8 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.
Mount Dryden 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Dryden's population at 8, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Dryden.
Local schools for Mount Dryden
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Government School Catchment
Halls Gap Primary School
Pomonal Primary School
Stawell West Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Dryden.
- What is the Mount Dryden postcode?
- Mount Dryden is in the 3381 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Dryden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Mount Dryden?
- There are 10 schools serving Mount Dryden on this page, including Halls Gap Primary School, Pomonal Primary School, Stawell West Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Dryden?
- Mount Dryden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Dryden?
- Mount Dryden is close to Fyans Creek, Ledcourt, Lake Lonsdale, Mokepilly, Mokepilly.
- What is the population of Mount Dryden?
- Mount Dryden has approximately 8 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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