Telopea Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Telopea Downs.
The postcode for Telopea Downs is 3420 (VIC).
Telopea Downs (3420) sits in the West Wimmera region of Victoria.
Telopea Downs has roughly 44 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Telopea Downs 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Telopea Downs's population at 44, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (21% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 21% lone person).
Population
44
Median age
26
Family households
57%
Lone person
21%
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)
$138/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
21%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 26
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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 Telopea Downs.
Local schools for Telopea Downs
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Government School Catchment
Kaniva College
Bordertown Primary School
Bordertown High School
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Frequently asked
About Telopea Downs.
- What is the Telopea Downs postcode?
- Telopea Downs is in the 3420 postcode, in VIC, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
- Where is Telopea Downs?
- Telopea Downs is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3420, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Telopea Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $138, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Telopea Downs?
- There are 3 schools serving Telopea Downs on this page, including Kaniva College, Bordertown Primary School, Bordertown High School.
- How walkable is Telopea Downs?
- Telopea Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Telopea Downs?
- Telopea Downs is close to Broughton, Serviceton, Kaniva, Yanac, Lillimur.
- What is the population of Telopea Downs?
- The population of Telopea Downs is approximately 44 (2021 Census). The median age is 26.
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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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