Hepburn Shire Council
Muckleford
Muckleford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
426
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Muckleford.
Muckleford (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Muckleford has roughly 426 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.
Muckleford 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Muckleford's population at 426, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
426
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
18%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
426
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 Muckleford.
Local schools for Muckleford
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Government School Catchment
Winters Flat Primary School
Campbells Creek Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Muckleford.
- What is the Muckleford postcode?
- Muckleford is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Muckleford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Muckleford?
- There are 9 schools serving Muckleford on this page, including Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Winters Flat Primary School, Campbells Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Muckleford?
- Muckleford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Muckleford?
- Muckleford is close to Mckenzie Hill, Muckleford South, Campbells Creek, Castlemaine, Gower.
- What is the population of Muckleford?
- Muckleford has approximately 426 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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