Moyne Shire Council
Scarsdale
Scarsdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
855
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Scarsdale.
Scarsdale (3351) sits in the Moyne region of Victoria.
Scarsdale has roughly 855 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.
Scarsdale 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 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scarsdale's population at 855, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
855
Median age
39
Family households
76%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
855
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scarsdale.
Local schools for Scarsdale
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Government School Catchment
Woady Yaloak Primary School
Linton Primary School
Haddon 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 Scarsdale.
- What is the Scarsdale postcode?
- Scarsdale is in the 3351 postcode, in VIC, in the Moyne Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scarsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Scarsdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Scarsdale on this page, including Woady Yaloak Primary School, Linton Primary School, Haddon Primary School.
- How walkable is Scarsdale?
- Scarsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Scarsdale?
- Scarsdale is close to Newtown, Smythesdale, Piggoreet, Staffordshire Reef, Hillcrest.
- What is the population of Scarsdale?
- Scarsdale has approximately 855 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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