Yarra Ranges Council
Mt Baw Baw
Mt Baw Baw at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
340
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Mt Baw Baw.
Mt Baw Baw (3833) sits in the Yarra Ranges region of Victoria.
Mt Baw Baw has roughly 340 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.
Mt Baw Baw scores 6/100 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 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mt Baw Baw's population at 340, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
340
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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
340
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Mt Baw Baw.
Local schools for Mt Baw Baw
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Government School Catchment
Rawson Primary School
Willow Grove Primary School
Neerim District Rural Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Mt Baw Baw.
- What is the Mt Baw Baw postcode?
- Mt Baw Baw is in the 3833 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarra Ranges Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mt Baw Baw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Mt Baw Baw?
- There are 19 schools serving Mt Baw Baw on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Willow Grove Primary School, Neerim District Rural Primary School.
- How walkable is Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw is close to Baw Baw Village, Tanjil Bren, Tanjil, Icy Creek, Amor.
- What is the population of Mt Baw Baw?
- Mt Baw Baw has approximately 340 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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