Northern Grampians Shire Council
Wartook
Wartook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
88
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Wartook.
Wartook (3401) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria.
Wartook has roughly 88 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wartook 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wartook's population at 88, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 39% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
88
Median age
52
Family households
77%
Lone person
39%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$140/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
88
Median age: 52
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Wartook.
Local schools for Wartook
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Halls Gap Primary School
Pomonal Primary School
Stawell West Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wartook.
- What is the Wartook postcode?
- Wartook is in the 3401 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wartook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $140.
- What schools are in Wartook?
- There are 9 schools serving Wartook on this page, including Halls Gap Primary School, Pomonal Primary School, Stawell West Primary School.
- How walkable is Wartook?
- Wartook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wartook?
- Wartook is close to Zumsteins, Laharum, Brimpaen, Brimpaen, Roses Gap.
- What is the population of Wartook?
- Wartook has approximately 88 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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