Perkins Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,588
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Perkins Reef.
The postcode for Perkins Reef is 3463 (VIC).
Perkins Reef (3463) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Perkins Reef has roughly 2,588 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.
Perkins Reef 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Perkins Reef's population at 2,588, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,588
Median age
57
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$268/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,588
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Perkins Reef.
Local schools for Perkins Reef
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Government School Catchment
Maldon Primary School
Newstead Primary School
Winters Flat Primary School
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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 Perkins Reef.
- What is the Perkins Reef postcode?
- Perkins Reef is in the 3463 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- Where is Perkins Reef?
- Perkins Reef is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3463, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Perkins Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $268, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Perkins Reef?
- There are 12 schools serving Perkins Reef on this page, including Maldon Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Newstead Primary School.
- How walkable is Perkins Reef?
- Perkins Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Perkins Reef?
- Perkins Reef is close to Maldon, Nuggetty, Porcupine Flat, Gower, Gower.
- What is the population of Perkins Reef?
- The population of Perkins Reef is approximately 2,588 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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