Golden Plains Shire Council
Russells Bridge
Russells Bridge at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
70
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Russells Bridge.
Russells Bridge (3331) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria.
Russells Bridge has roughly 70 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.
Russells Bridge 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russells Bridge's population at 70, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
70
Median age
52
Family households
81%
Lone person
22%
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)
$390/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
70
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Russells Bridge.
Local schools for Russells Bridge
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Government School Catchment
Bannockburn P-12 College
Lethbridge Primary School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Russells Bridge.
- What is the Russells Bridge postcode?
- Russells Bridge is in the 3331 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Russells Bridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $390, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Russells Bridge?
- There are 3 schools serving Russells Bridge on this page, including St Mary MacKillop Catholic Primary School, Bannockburn P-12 College, Lethbridge Primary School.
- How walkable is Russells Bridge?
- Russells Bridge has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Russells Bridge?
- Russells Bridge is close to Sutherlands Creek, Bannockburn, Gheringhap, Lethbridge, Moorabool.
- What is the population of Russells Bridge?
- Russells Bridge has approximately 70 residents. 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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