Moorabool Shire Council

Pentland Hills

VIC3341

Pentland Hills at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

158

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Pentland Hills.

Pentland Hills (3341) sits in the Moorabool region of Victoria.

Pentland Hills has roughly 158 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Pentland Hills 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pentland Hills's population at 158, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

158

Median age

49

Family households

88%

Lone person

16%

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)

$360/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

158

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

32

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences23 (71.9%)
A Crimes against the person6 (18.8%)
E Justice procedures offences2 (6.3%)
D Public order and security offences1 (3.1%)

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.

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 Pentland Hills.

Local schools for Pentland Hills

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Government School Catchment

Myrniong Primary School

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Pentland Primary School

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Darley Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Pentland Hills.

What is the Pentland Hills postcode?
Pentland Hills is in the 3341 postcode, in VIC, in the Moorabool Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Pentland Hills?
The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Pentland Hills?
There are 7 schools serving Pentland Hills on this page, including Myrniong Primary School, Pentland Primary School, Darley Primary School.
How walkable is Pentland Hills?
Pentland Hills has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Pentland Hills?
Pentland Hills is close to Myrniong, Ingliston, Korobeit, Maddingley, Greendale.
What is the population of Pentland Hills?
Pentland Hills has approximately 158 residents. The median age is 49.

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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