Alpine Shire Council
Waterford
Waterford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,547
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Waterford.
Waterford (3862) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Waterford has roughly 3,547 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Waterford 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waterford's population at 3,547, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,547
Median age
42
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
3,547
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Waterford.
Local schools for Waterford
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Government School Catchment
Briagolong Primary School
Lindenow Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Waterford.
- What is the Waterford postcode?
- Waterford is in the 3862 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waterford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Waterford?
- There are 2 schools serving Waterford on this page, including Briagolong Primary School, Lindenow Primary School.
- How walkable is Waterford?
- Waterford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Waterford?
- Waterford is close to Miowera, Castleburn, Dargo, Budgee Budgee, Moornapa.
- What is the population of Waterford?
- Waterford has approximately 3,547 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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