Loddon Shire Council
Rheola
Rheola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
52
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Rheola.
Rheola (3517) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Rheola has roughly 52 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rheola 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 8 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rheola's population at 52, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
52
Median age
53
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
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)
$449/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
52
Median age: 53
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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
Education
Schools in Rheola.
Local schools for Rheola
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Inglewood Primary School
Tarnagulla Primary School
Bealiba Primary School
© 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 Rheola.
- What is the Rheola postcode?
- Rheola is in the 3517 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rheola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $449.
- What schools are in Rheola?
- There are 10 schools serving Rheola on this page, including Inglewood Primary School, St Mary's School, Tarnagulla Primary School.
- How walkable is Rheola?
- Rheola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rheola?
- Rheola is close to Mcintyre, Wehla, Arnold West, Moliagul, Kingower.
- What is the population of Rheola?
- Rheola has approximately 52 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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