Rowsley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
231
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Rowsley.
The postcode for Rowsley is 3340 (VIC), part of Greater Melbourne.
Rowsley (3340) sits in the Melton region of Victoria.
Rowsley has roughly 231 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Rowsley 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rowsley's population at 231, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
231
Median age
41
Family households
89%
Lone person
11%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
231
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
10
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 Rowsley.
Local schools for Rowsley
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Government School Catchment
Bacchus Marsh College
Bacchus Marsh Primary School
Pentland Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rowsley.
- What is the Rowsley postcode?
- Rowsley is in the 3340 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Melton region.
- Where is Rowsley?
- Rowsley is a suburb of Melbourne, in VIC 3340. It is part of the Greater Melbourne area, in the City of Melton region.
- What is the average rent in Rowsley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Rowsley?
- There are 7 schools serving Rowsley on this page, including Bacchus Marsh Grammar, Bacchus Marsh College, St Bernard's School.
- How walkable is Rowsley?
- Rowsley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rowsley?
- Rowsley is close to Maddingley, Glenmore, Parwan, Bacchus Marsh, Darley.
- What is the population of Rowsley?
- The population of Rowsley is approximately 231 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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