Wensleydale at a glance
Population
95
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Wensleydale.
The postcode for Wensleydale is 3241 (VIC).
Wensleydale (3241) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Wensleydale has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wensleydale's population at 95, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
47
Family households
78%
Lone person
22%
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)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Wensleydale.
Local schools for Wensleydale
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Government School Catchment
Winchelsea Primary School
Aireys Inlet Primary School
Anglesea Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wensleydale.
- What is the Wensleydale postcode?
- Wensleydale is in the 3241 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Wensleydale?
- Wensleydale is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3241, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Wensleydale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Wensleydale?
- There are 6 schools serving Wensleydale on this page, including Winchelsea Primary School, Aireys Inlet Primary School, Anglesea Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Wensleydale?
- Wensleydale is close to Winchelsea South, Wurdiboluc, Gherang, Bambra, Anglesea.
- What is the population of Wensleydale?
- The population of Wensleydale is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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