Mount Alexander Shire Council
Welshmans Reef
Welshmans Reef at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
210
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Welshmans Reef.
Welshmans Reef (3462) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria.
Welshmans Reef has roughly 210 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.
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Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$327/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
210
Median age: 57
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Welshmans Reef's population at 210, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
210
Median age
57
Family households
67%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Welshmans Reef 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Welshmans Reef.
Local schools for Welshmans Reef
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Government School Catchment
Newstead Primary School
Maldon Primary School
Winters Flat 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 Welshmans Reef.
- What is the Welshmans Reef postcode?
- Welshmans Reef is in the 3462 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Welshmans Reef?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $327.
- What schools are in Welshmans Reef?
- There are 11 schools serving Welshmans Reef on this page, including Newstead Primary School, Maldon Primary School, Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten.
- How walkable is Welshmans Reef?
- Welshmans Reef has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Welshmans Reef?
- Welshmans Reef is close to Newstead, Joyces Creek, Joyces Creek, Gower, Gower.
- What is the population of Welshmans Reef?
- Welshmans Reef has approximately 210 residents. 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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