Picola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
206
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Picola.
The postcode for Picola is 3639 (VIC).
Picola (3639) sits in the Moira region of Victoria.
Picola has roughly 206 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Picola 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Picola's population at 206, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
206
Median age
57
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$177/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
206
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
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Education
Schools in Picola.
Local schools for Picola
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Government School Catchment
Nathalia Primary School
Nathalia Secondary College
Non-Government Schools
St Francis' School
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Frequently asked
About Picola.
- What is the Picola postcode?
- Picola is in the 3639 postcode, in VIC, in the Moira region.
- Where is Picola?
- Picola is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3639, in the Moira region.
- What is the average rent in Picola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $177, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Picola?
- There are 4 schools serving Picola on this page, including Nathalia Primary School, St Francis' School, St Mary of the Angels College.
- How walkable is Picola?
- Picola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Picola?
- Picola is close to Picola West, Nathalia, Yielima, Lower Moira, Barmah.
- What is the population of Picola?
- The population of Picola is approximately 206 (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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