Porcupine Ridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
149
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Porcupine Ridge.
The postcode for Porcupine Ridge is 3461 (VIC).
Porcupine Ridge (3461) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Porcupine Ridge has roughly 149 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.
Porcupine Ridge 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Porcupine Ridge's population at 149, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
149
Median age
54
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
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)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
149
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Education
Schools in Porcupine Ridge.
Local schools for Porcupine Ridge
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Government School Catchment
Hepburn Primary School
Daylesford Secondary College
Daylesford 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Porcupine Ridge.
- What is the Porcupine Ridge postcode?
- Porcupine Ridge is in the 3461 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Porcupine Ridge?
- Porcupine Ridge is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3461, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Porcupine Ridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Porcupine Ridge?
- There are 5 schools serving Porcupine Ridge on this page, including Hepburn Primary School, Daylesford Secondary College, Daylesford Dharma School.
- How walkable is Porcupine Ridge?
- Porcupine Ridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Porcupine Ridge?
- Porcupine Ridge is close to Dry Diggings, Mount Franklin, Coomoora, Wheatsheaf, Hepburn Springs.
- What is the population of Porcupine Ridge?
- The population of Porcupine Ridge is approximately 149 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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