Rathscar West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Rathscar West.
The postcode for Rathscar West is 3465 (VIC).
Rathscar West (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Rathscar West has roughly 31 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rathscar West 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 11 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rathscar West's population at 31, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (122% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
31
Median age
45
Family households
122%
Lone person
33%
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)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31
Median age: 45
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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 Rathscar West.
Local schools for Rathscar West
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Government School Catchment
Avoca Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
Moonambel Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Rathscar West.
- What is the Rathscar West postcode?
- Rathscar West is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3465, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rathscar West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Rathscar West?
- There are 14 schools serving Rathscar West on this page, including Avoca Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School, Moonambel Primary School.
- How walkable is Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West is close to Homebush, Avoca, Moyreisk, Rathscar, Percydale.
- What is the population of Rathscar West?
- The population of Rathscar West is approximately 31 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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