The Settlement at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,498
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about The Settlement.
The postcode for The Settlement is 3561 (VIC).
The Settlement (3561) sits in the Campaspe region of Victoria.
The Settlement has roughly 4,498 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
The Settlement 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Settlement's population at 4,498, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
4,498
Median age
49
Family households
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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)
$213/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$181/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
4,498
Median age: 49
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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
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Education
Schools in The Settlement.
Local schools for The Settlement
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Government School Catchment
Elmore Primary School
Rochester Primary School
Rochester Secondary College
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About The Settlement.
- What is the The Settlement postcode?
- The Settlement is in the 3561 postcode, in VIC, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- Where is The Settlement?
- The Settlement is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3561, in the Campaspe Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Settlement?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $213, for units it's $181.
- What schools are in The Settlement?
- There are 6 schools serving The Settlement on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary, Elmore Primary School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is The Settlement?
- The Settlement has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Settlement?
- The Settlement is close to Hunter, Diggora, Diggora West, Burnewang, Elmore.
- What is the population of The Settlement?
- The population of The Settlement is approximately 4,498 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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