Stawell
VIC 3380 · Northern Grampians
6,220 (2021) → 6,199 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stawell is a declining suburb in Northern Grampians, VIC 3380, about 211km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $317K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 5 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 147km inland. Stawell has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 77/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.66%), Philippines (1.61%), Taiwan (1.25%), India (1.01%), New Zealand (0.55%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.82%), Filipino (0.72%), Tagalog (0.58%), Punjabi (0.48%), Malayalam (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
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
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 942 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Patrick's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1019
- Stawell Secondary CollegeSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 976
- Stawell Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 973
- Skene Street School StawellCombined · GovernmentICSEA 884
- Stawell West Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 854
Nearby (within 10km)
- Concongella Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 944
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Stawell
Is Stawell safe?
Stawell has a residential safety score of 77/100, 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 6,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Stawell?
In Stawell, the .
How far is Stawell from Melbourne CBD?
Stawell is about 211.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Stawell?
Stawell has 5 schools, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stawell?
Stawell has a transport score of 70/100, including 1 train station and 55 bus stops.