Baw Baw Shire Council
Whitelaw
Whitelaw at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
30
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Whitelaw.
Whitelaw (3950) sits in the Baw Baw region of Victoria.
Whitelaw has roughly 30 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Whitelaw 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Whitelaw's population at 30, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (138% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (138% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
30
Median age
47
Family households
138%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
138%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
30
Median age: 47
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Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Whitelaw.
Local schools for Whitelaw
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Government School Catchment
Korumburra Secondary College
Korumburra Primary School
Loch Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Whitelaw.
- What is the Whitelaw postcode?
- Whitelaw is in the 3950 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Whitelaw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Whitelaw?
- There are 4 schools serving Whitelaw on this page, including Korumburra Secondary College, St Joseph's School, Korumburra Primary School.
- How walkable is Whitelaw?
- Whitelaw has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Whitelaw?
- Whitelaw is close to Jumbunna, Korumburra, Bena, Jeetho, Moyarra.
- What is the population of Whitelaw?
- Whitelaw has approximately 30 residents. 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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