Red Lion at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
111
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Red Lion.
The postcode for Red Lion is 3371 (VIC).
Red Lion (3371) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Red Lion has roughly 111 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.
Red Lion 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 Red Lion's population at 111, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 45% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
111
Median age
52
Family households
61%
Lone person
45%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
111
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Red Lion.
Local schools for Red Lion
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Talbot Primary School
Carisbrook Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
© 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 Red Lion.
- What is the Red Lion postcode?
- Red Lion is in the 3371 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Red Lion?
- Red Lion is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3371, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Red Lion?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Red Lion?
- There are 6 schools serving Red Lion on this page, including Talbot Primary School, Highview College, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Red Lion?
- Red Lion has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Red Lion?
- Red Lion is close to Talbot, Mount Glasgow, Majorca, Dunach, Daisy Hill.
- What is the population of Red Lion?
- The population of Red Lion is approximately 111 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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