Shelford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
263
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Shelford.
The postcode for Shelford is 3329 (VIC).
Shelford (3329) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Shelford has roughly 263 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.
Shelford 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 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shelford's population at 263, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (84% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
263
Median age
39
Family households
84%
Lone person
16%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
263
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 Shelford.
Local schools for Shelford
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Government School Catchment
Shelford Primary School
Teesdale Primary School
Inverleigh 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 Shelford.
- What is the Shelford postcode?
- Shelford is in the 3329 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Shelford?
- Shelford is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3329, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Shelford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Shelford?
- There are 6 schools serving Shelford on this page, including Shelford Primary School, Teesdale Primary School, Inverleigh Primary School.
- How walkable is Shelford?
- Shelford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shelford?
- Shelford is close to Teesdale, Barunah Park, Hesse, Inverleigh, Bamganie.
- What is the population of Shelford?
- The population of Shelford is approximately 263 (2021 Census). 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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