Mitchell Shire Council
Pastoria
Pastoria at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
75
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Pastoria.
Pastoria (3444) sits in the Mitchell region of Victoria.
Pastoria has roughly 75 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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The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$351/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$346/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
75
Median age: 50
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pastoria's population at 75, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
75
Median age
50
Family households
64%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Pastoria 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
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 Pastoria.
Local schools for Pastoria
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Government School Catchment
Lancefield Primary School
Langley Primary School
Newham Primary School
© 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 Pastoria.
- What is the Pastoria postcode?
- Pastoria is in the 3444 postcode, in VIC, in the Mitchell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Pastoria?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $351, for units it's $346.
- What schools are in Pastoria?
- There are 9 schools serving Pastoria on this page, including Lancefield Primary School, Langley Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Pastoria?
- Pastoria has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pastoria?
- Pastoria is close to Pastoria East, Benloch, Baynton, Sidonia, Cobaw.
- What is the population of Pastoria?
- Pastoria has approximately 75 residents. 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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