Mount Rowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
295
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Mount Rowan.
The postcode for Mount Rowan is 3352 (VIC).
Mount Rowan (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Mount Rowan has roughly 295 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mount Rowan 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, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Rowan's population at 295, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
295
Median age
50
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
295
Median age: 50
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Safety
Crime and safety.
22
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Rowan.
Local schools for Mount Rowan
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Government School Catchment
Mount Rowan Secondary College
Forest Street Primary School
Yuille Park Community College
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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
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 Rowan.
- What is the Mount Rowan postcode?
- Mount Rowan is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Mount Rowan?
- Mount Rowan is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Rowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Mount Rowan?
- There are 20 schools serving Mount Rowan on this page, including Mount Rowan Secondary College, Forest Street Primary School, Our Lady Help of Christians School.
- How walkable is Mount Rowan?
- Mount Rowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Mount Rowan?
- Mount Rowan is close to Invermay, Invermay Park, Wendouree Village, Wendouree, Ballarat North.
- What is the population of Mount Rowan?
- The population of Mount Rowan is approximately 295 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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