Ararat Rural City Council
Skipton
Skipton at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
609
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Skipton.
Skipton (3361) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Skipton has roughly 609 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Skipton scores 2/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Skipton's population at 609, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
609
Median age
53
Family households
54%
Lone person
45%
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$194/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
609
Median age: 53
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Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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.
2
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Skipton.
Local schools for Skipton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Skipton Primary School
Linton Primary School
Cape Clear 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 Skipton.
- What is the Skipton postcode?
- Skipton is in the 3361 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Skipton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $194.
- What schools are in Skipton?
- There are 14 schools serving Skipton on this page, including Skipton Primary School, Linton Primary School, Cape Clear Primary School.
- How walkable is Skipton?
- Skipton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Skipton?
- Skipton is close to Pittong, Mount Emu, Bradvale, Chepstowe, Mortchup.
- What is the population of Skipton?
- Skipton has approximately 609 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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