Acheron, VIC 3714 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Acheron is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3714, home to 146 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Murrindindi local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 93 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$271 /wk
Population146
Median age56
Area72.7 km²
To CBD93 km
LGAMurrindindi

Demographics

Population
146
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,478 /week
Median personal income
$783 /week
Median family income
$2,107 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Murrindindi
Statistical region (SA4)
Hume
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Indi
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$271 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,606
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Alexandra Secondary College Secondary · Government
  • Alexandra Primary School Primary · Government
  • St Mary's School Primary · Catholic

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 25 cafés
  • 21 restaurants
  • 17 pubs and bars
  • 127 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 5 libraries
  • 4 supermarkets
  • 15 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 25 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 648 mm
  • Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 91.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 95.8% of the 95 resolvable premises in Acheron. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 95.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 4.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 233 across postcode 3714 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 99 property offences, 35 violent offences, 15 public order offences.
  • Wider Murrindindi LGA: 5,639 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Acheron?

Acheron (VIC 3714) had 146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Murrindindi local government area.

What is the median rent in Acheron?

The median advertised rent in Acheron is $271/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Acheron?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Acheron covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Alexandra Secondary College (2.2 km), Alexandra Primary School (2.9 km), St Mary's School (3.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Acheron?

Acheron is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (95.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Acheron?

Across postcode 3714, 233 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (99), violent (35), public order (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Acheron?

In Acheron, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (91.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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