Murrindindi Shire Council

Mountain Bay

VIC3723

Mountain Bay at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

54

Median age 61

The brief

What to know about Mountain Bay.

The postcode for Mountain Bay is 3723 (VIC).

Mountain Bay (3723) sits in the Murrindindi region of Victoria.

Mountain Bay has roughly 54 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.

Mountain Bay 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mountain Bay's population at 54, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

54

Median age

61

Family households

66%

Lone person

24%

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)

$273/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$232/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

54

Median age: 61

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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 Mountain Bay.

Local schools for Mountain Bay

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Government School Catchment

Jamieson Primary School

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Mansfield Secondary College

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Mansfield Primary School

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Frequently asked

About Mountain Bay.

What is the Mountain Bay postcode?
Mountain Bay is in the 3723 postcode, in VIC, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
Where is Mountain Bay?
Mountain Bay is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3723, in the Murrindindi Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mountain Bay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $273, for units it's $232.
What schools are in Mountain Bay?
There are 8 schools serving Mountain Bay on this page, including Jamieson Primary School, Mansfield Secondary College, Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School.
How walkable is Mountain Bay?
Mountain Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mountain Bay?
Mountain Bay is close to Macs Cove, Goughs Bay, Piries, Howqua Inlet, Howqua.
What is the population of Mountain Bay?
The population of Mountain Bay is approximately 54 (2021 Census). The median age is 61.

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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