Mount Alexander Shire Council
Shelbourne
Shelbourne at a glance
Population
423
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Shelbourne.
Shelbourne (3515) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Shelbourne has roughly 423 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$343/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
2%
At a deeper level
423
Median age: 50
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shelbourne's population at 423, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 2% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
423
Median age
50
Family households
82%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shelbourne.
Local schools for Shelbourne
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lockwood South Primary School
Lockwood Primary School
Marong 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 Shelbourne.
- What is the Shelbourne postcode?
- Shelbourne is in the 3515 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shelbourne?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $343, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Shelbourne?
- There are 16 schools serving Shelbourne on this page, including Lockwood South Primary School, Lockwood Primary School, Marong Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Shelbourne?
- Shelbourne is close to Shelbourne, Woodstock West, Lockwood South, Lockwood, Bradford.
- What is the population of Shelbourne?
- Shelbourne has approximately 423 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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