Loddon Shire Council
Powlett Plains
Powlett Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
38
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Powlett Plains.
Powlett Plains (3517) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Powlett Plains has roughly 38 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Powlett Plains 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 5 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Powlett Plains's population at 38, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
38
Median age
60
Family households
84%
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)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
38
Median age: 60
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Powlett Plains.
Local schools for Powlett Plains
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Government School Catchment
Inglewood Primary School
Bridgewater Primary School
Wedderburn College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Powlett Plains.
- What is the Powlett Plains postcode?
- Powlett Plains is in the 3517 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Powlett Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Powlett Plains?
- There are 8 schools serving Powlett Plains on this page, including St Mary's School, Inglewood Primary School, Bridgewater Primary School.
- How walkable is Powlett Plains?
- Powlett Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Powlett Plains?
- Powlett Plains is close to Kurting, Fiery Flat, Glenalbyn, Salisbury West, Inglewood.
- What is the population of Powlett Plains?
- Powlett Plains has approximately 38 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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