Mount Alexander Shire Council

Rathscar

VIC3465

Rathscar at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

19

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Rathscar.

Rathscar (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.

Rathscar has roughly 19 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Rathscar 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Rathscar's population at 19, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

19

Median age

46

Family households

60%

Lone person

30%

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)

$240/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$204/wk

Owner occupied

80%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

19

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences1 (100.0%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Rathscar.

Local schools for Rathscar

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Government School Catchment

Natte Yallock Primary School

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Timor Primary School

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Avoca 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

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Rathscar.

What is the Rathscar postcode?
Rathscar is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Rathscar?
The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
What schools are in Rathscar?
There are 6 schools serving Rathscar on this page, including Natte Yallock Primary School, Timor Primary School, Avoca Primary School.
How walkable is Rathscar?
Rathscar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Rathscar?
Rathscar is close to Homebush, Wareek, Dunluce, Rathscar West, Timor West.
What is the population of Rathscar?
Rathscar has approximately 19 residents. The median age is 46.

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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