Mount Prospect at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Mount Prospect.
The postcode for Mount Prospect is 3364 (VIC).
Mount Prospect (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria.
Mount Prospect has roughly 41 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 Prospect 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Prospect's population at 41, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
53
Family households
63%
Lone person
21%
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)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$176/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 53
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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 Prospect.
Local schools for Mount Prospect
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Government School Catchment
Newlyn Primary School
Daylesford Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
© 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 Prospect.
- What is the Mount Prospect postcode?
- Mount Prospect is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3364, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Prospect?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $176.
- What schools are in Mount Prospect?
- There are 14 schools serving Mount Prospect on this page, including Newlyn Primary School, Daylesford Primary School, St Michael's School.
- How walkable is Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Prospect?
- Mount Prospect is close to Blampied, Langdons Hill, Eganstown, Newlyn North, Rocklyn.
- What is the population of Mount Prospect?
- The population of Mount Prospect is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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