Winlaton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11.5k
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Winlaton.
The postcode for Winlaton is 3585 (VIC).
Winlaton (3585) sits in the Gannawarra region of Victoria.
Winlaton has roughly 11,508 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Winlaton 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Winlaton's population at 11,508, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
11,508
Median age
53
Family households
–
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)
$235/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11,508
Median age: 53
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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
Education
Schools in Winlaton.
Local schools for Winlaton
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Government School Catchment
Lake Boga Primary School
Murrabit Group School
Swan Hill Specialist School
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Frequently asked
About Winlaton.
- What is the Winlaton postcode?
- Winlaton is in the 3585 postcode, in VIC, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- Where is Winlaton?
- Winlaton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3585, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Winlaton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $235, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Winlaton?
- There are 19 schools serving Winlaton on this page, including Lake Boga Primary School, Murrabit Group School, Swan Hill Christian School.
- How walkable is Winlaton?
- Winlaton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Winlaton?
- Winlaton is close to Fish Point, Tresco, Benjeroop, Tresco West, Mystic Park.
- What is the population of Winlaton?
- The population of Winlaton is approximately 11,508 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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