Harcourt
VIC 3453 · Mount Alexander
1,038 (2021) → 1,098 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Harcourt is a moderate growth suburb in Mount Alexander, VIC 3453, about 110km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $651K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 16/100, and is about 109km inland. Harcourt has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (2.7%), New Zealand (1.25%), India (0.48%), Ireland (0.39%), Japan (0.39%)
Top languages: French (0.77%), Russian (0.29%), Indonesian (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1065 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Harcourt Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1012
Nearby (within 10km)
- Castlemaine Secondary College-Junior CampusSecondary · Government · 6.9km
- Castlemaine North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8kmICSEA 1113
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 1052
- Castlemaine Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 1058
- Winters Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.6kmICSEA 1072
- Chewton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1082
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Harcourt
Is Harcourt safe?
Harcourt has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,143 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Harcourt?
In Harcourt, the .
How far is Harcourt from Melbourne CBD?
Harcourt is about 110.4 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Harcourt?
Harcourt has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1012 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Harcourt?
Harcourt has a transport score of 16/100 and 5 bus stops.