Baw Baw Shire Council
Poowong
Poowong at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
717
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Poowong.
Poowong (3988) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Poowong has roughly 717 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Poowong 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Poowong's population at 717, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
717
Median age
42
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
717
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
20
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 Poowong.
Local schools for Poowong
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Government School Catchment
Poowong Consolidated School
Loch Primary School
Nyora Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Poowong.
- What is the Poowong postcode?
- Poowong is in the 3988 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Poowong?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Poowong?
- There are 10 schools serving Poowong on this page, including Poowong Consolidated School, Loch Primary School, Nyora Primary School.
- How walkable is Poowong?
- Poowong has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Poowong?
- Poowong is close to Bellview, Loch, Jeetho, Poowong East, Nyora.
- What is the population of Poowong?
- Poowong has approximately 717 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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