Mount Egerton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
706
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Mount Egerton.
The postcode for Mount Egerton is 3352 (VIC).
Mount Egerton (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Mount Egerton has roughly 706 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 Egerton 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Egerton's population at 706, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
706
Median age
43
Family households
73%
Lone person
23%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
706
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
21
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 Egerton.
Local schools for Mount Egerton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Egerton Primary School
Gordon Primary School
Lal Lal 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 Egerton.
- What is the Mount Egerton postcode?
- Mount Egerton is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Egerton?
- Mount Egerton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Egerton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Mount Egerton?
- There are 16 schools serving Mount Egerton on this page, including Mount Egerton Primary School, Gordon Primary School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Mount Egerton?
- Mount Egerton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Egerton?
- Mount Egerton is close to Millbrook, Gordon, Wallace, Bunding, Lal Lal.
- What is the population of Mount Egerton?
- The population of Mount Egerton is approximately 706 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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