Ararat Rural City Council
Woodhouse
Woodhouse at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Woodhouse.
Woodhouse (3294) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria.
Woodhouse has roughly 34 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Woodhouse 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, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodhouse's population at 34, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
20%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 55
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Woodhouse.
Local schools for Woodhouse
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Government School Catchment
Penshurst Primary School
Dunkeld Consolidated School
Lake Bolac College
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Frequently asked
About Woodhouse.
- What is the Woodhouse postcode?
- Woodhouse is in the 3294 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodhouse?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Woodhouse?
- There are 15 schools serving Woodhouse on this page, including St Joseph's School, Penshurst Primary School, Dunkeld Consolidated School.
- How walkable is Woodhouse?
- Woodhouse has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodhouse?
- Woodhouse is close to Nareeb, Caramut, Glenthompson, Chatsworth, Narrapumelap South.
- What is the population of Woodhouse?
- Woodhouse has approximately 34 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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