Yarriambiack Shire Council
Watchem West
Watchem West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
29
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Watchem West.
Watchem West (3482) sits in the Yarriambiack region of Victoria.
Watchem West has roughly 29 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Watchem West 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Watchem West's population at 29, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29
Median age
37
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
29
Median age: 37
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in Watchem West?
A local agent who actually sells in Watchem West will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for Watchem West
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
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 Watchem West.
Local schools for Watchem West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Donald High School
Donald Primary School
Birchip P-12 School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Watchem West.
- What is the Watchem West postcode?
- Watchem West is in the 3482 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watchem West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Watchem West?
- There are 9 schools serving Watchem West on this page, including Donald High School, Donald Primary School, Birchip P-12 School.
- How walkable is Watchem West?
- Watchem West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watchem West?
- Watchem West is close to Carron, Watchem, Areegra, Litchfield, Massey.
- What is the population of Watchem West?
- Watchem West has approximately 29 residents. The median age is 37.
For Sale
Watchem West
Guides
Side by side
Compare Watchem West vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with Watchem West?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected