Westby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
27
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Westby.
The postcode for Westby is 3579 (VIC).
Westby (3579) sits in the Swan Hill region of Victoria.
Westby has roughly 27 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Westby 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Westby's population at 27, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (125% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (250% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
27
Median age
35
Family households
250%
Lone person
–
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
125%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
27
Median age: 35
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Westby.
Local schools for Westby
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Government School Catchment
Kerang Technical High School
Kerang Primary School
Murrabit Group School
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Frequently asked
About Westby.
- What is the Westby postcode?
- Westby is in the 3579 postcode, in VIC, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- Where is Westby?
- Westby is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3579, in the Swan Hill Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Westby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Westby?
- There are 9 schools serving Westby on this page, including St Joseph's School, Kerang Technical High School, Kerang Primary School.
- How walkable is Westby?
- Westby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Westby?
- Westby is close to Capels Crossing, Myall, Reedy Lake, East Yeoburn, Murrabit.
- What is the population of Westby?
- The population of Westby is approximately 27 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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