Learmonth, VIC 3352 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Learmonth is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3352, home to 396 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Corangamite local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 121 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population396
Median age45
Area34.9 km²
To CBD121 km
LGABallarat

Demographics

Population
396
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$1,520 /week
Median personal income
$731 /week
Median family income
$2,010 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Ballarat
Statistical region (SA4)
Ballarat
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Wannon
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
12%

Schools

  • Mount Blowhard Primary School Primary · Government
  • Miners Rest Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Laidlaw St/Sunraysia Hwy bus · 514 m
  • Learmonth General Store/Sunraysia Hwy bus · 533 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 100.0% of the 192 resolvable premises in Learmonth. 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: 100.0%

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: 1,105 across postcode 3352 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 785 property offences, 143 violent offences, 44 drug offences.
  • Wider Ballarat LGA: 11,695 offences per 100,000 residents.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Learmonth?

Learmonth (VIC 3352) had 396 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Ballarat local government area.

What is the median rent in Learmonth?

The median advertised rent in Learmonth is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Learmonth?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Learmonth covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Blowhard Primary School (6 km), Miners Rest Primary School (9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Learmonth?

Learmonth is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Learmonth?

Across postcode 3352, 1,105 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (785), violent (143), drug offences (44). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What public transport options are in Learmonth?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Learmonth centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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