Alpine Shire Council
Ovens
Ovens at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
197
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Ovens.
Ovens (3738) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Ovens has roughly 197 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.
Ovens 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 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ovens's population at 197, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
197
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$183/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
197
Median age: 49
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Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ovens.
Local schools for Ovens
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Government School Catchment
Myrtleford P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's School
Marian College
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Frequently asked
About Ovens.
- What is the Ovens postcode?
- Ovens is in the 3738 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ovens?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $183, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Ovens?
- There are 3 schools serving Ovens on this page, including St Mary's School, Marian College, Myrtleford P-12 College.
- How walkable is Ovens?
- Ovens has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Ovens?
- Ovens is close to Eurobin, Rosewhite, Myrtleford, Buffalo River, Merriang.
- What is the population of Ovens?
- Ovens has approximately 197 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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