Walmer at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,588
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Walmer.
The postcode for Walmer is 3463 (VIC).
Walmer (3463) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria.
Walmer has roughly 2,588 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.
Walmer 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Walmer's population at 2,588, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
2,588
Median age
57
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)
$268/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$228/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
2,588
Median age: 57
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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 Walmer.
Local schools for Walmer
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Government School Catchment
Maldon Primary School
Harcourt Valley Primary School
Castlemaine North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Walmer.
- What is the Walmer postcode?
- Walmer is in the 3463 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- Where is Walmer?
- Walmer is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3463, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Walmer?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $268, for units it's $228.
- What schools are in Walmer?
- There are 14 schools serving Walmer on this page, including Maldon Primary School, Harcourt Valley Primary School, Castlemaine North Primary School.
- How walkable is Walmer?
- Walmer has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Walmer?
- Walmer is close to Porcupine Flat, Woodbrook, Perkins Reef, Bradford, Barkers Creek.
- What is the population of Walmer?
- The population of Walmer is approximately 2,588 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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