Talbot at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,090
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Talbot.
The postcode for Talbot is 3371 (VIC).
Talbot (3371) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria.
Talbot has roughly 1,090 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.
Talbot 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Talbot's population at 1,090, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,090
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$162/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,090
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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
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 Talbot.
Local schools for Talbot
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Government School Catchment
Talbot Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Clunes 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 Talbot.
- What is the Talbot postcode?
- Talbot is in the 3371 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- Where is Talbot?
- Talbot is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3371, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Talbot?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $162.
- What schools are in Talbot?
- There are 6 schools serving Talbot on this page, including Talbot Primary School, Highview College, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Talbot?
- Talbot has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Talbot?
- Talbot is close to Amherst, Red Lion, Lillicur, Daisy Hill, Caralulup.
- What is the population of Talbot?
- The population of Talbot is approximately 1,090 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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