Trentham East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
181
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Trentham East.
The postcode for Trentham East is 3458 (VIC).
Trentham East (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria.
Trentham East has roughly 181 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.
Trentham East 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, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Trentham East's population at 181, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
181
Median age
50
Family households
78%
Lone person
23%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$257/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
181
Median age: 50
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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 Trentham East.
Local schools for Trentham East
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Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Tylden Primary School
Woodend Primary School
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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 Trentham East.
- What is the Trentham East postcode?
- Trentham East is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Trentham East?
- Trentham East is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3458, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Trentham East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $257.
- What schools are in Trentham East?
- There are 19 schools serving Trentham East on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Tylden Primary School, Alice Miller School.
- How walkable is Trentham East?
- Trentham East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Trentham East?
- Trentham East is close to North Blackwood, Fern Hill, Ashbourne, Tylden South, Trentham.
- What is the population of Trentham East?
- The population of Trentham East is approximately 181 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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