Shirley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,453
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Shirley.
The postcode for Shirley is 3373 (VIC).
Shirley (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Shirley has roughly 2,453 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Shirley 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Shirley's population at 2,453, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,453
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$196/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,453
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Shirley.
Local schools for Shirley
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Government School Catchment
Beaufort Primary School
Beaufort Secondary College
© 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 Shirley.
- What is the Shirley postcode?
- Shirley is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- Where is Shirley?
- Shirley is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3373, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Shirley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $196.
- What schools are in Shirley?
- There are 2 schools serving Shirley on this page, including Beaufort Primary School, Beaufort Secondary College.
- How walkable is Shirley?
- Shirley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Shirley?
- Shirley is close to Beaufort, Middle Creek, Stockyard Hill, Main Lead, Raglan.
- What is the population of Shirley?
- The population of Shirley is approximately 2,453 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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