Corangamite Shire Council
Sulky
Sulky at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
234
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Sulky.
Sulky (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria.
Sulky has roughly 234 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Sulky 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sulky's population at 234, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
234
Median age
45
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$203/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
234
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
Education
Schools in Sulky.
Local schools for Sulky
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Government School Catchment
Miners Rest Primary School
Creswick Primary School
Mount Blowhard 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 Sulky.
- What is the Sulky postcode?
- Sulky is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sulky?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $203.
- What schools are in Sulky?
- There are 15 schools serving Sulky on this page, including St Augustine's School, Miners Rest Primary School, Creswick Primary School.
- How walkable is Sulky?
- Sulky has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sulky?
- Sulky is close to Bald Hills, Chapel Flat, Cabbage Tree, Mount Rowan, Invermay.
- What is the population of Sulky?
- Sulky has approximately 234 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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