Watchem at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Watchem.
The postcode for Watchem is 3482 (VIC).
Watchem (3482) sits in the Yarriambiack region of Victoria.
Watchem has roughly 124 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Watchem scores 2/100 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, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watchem's population at 124, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
124
Median age
56
Family households
50%
Lone person
36%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
124
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Watchem.
Local schools for Watchem
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Government School Catchment
Birchip P-12 School
Donald Primary School
Donald High School
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Frequently asked
About Watchem.
- What is the Watchem postcode?
- Watchem is in the 3482 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- Where is Watchem?
- Watchem is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3482, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watchem?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Watchem?
- There are 5 schools serving Watchem on this page, including Birchip P-12 School, Donald Primary School, Donald High School.
- How walkable is Watchem?
- Watchem has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watchem?
- Watchem is close to Morton Plains, Massey, Watchem West, Warmur, Birchip West.
- What is the population of Watchem?
- The population of Watchem is approximately 124 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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