Linton, VIC 3360 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Linton is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3360, home to 635 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Corangamite local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 128 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 635
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $1,148 /week
- Median personal income
- $635 /week
- Median family income
- $1,416 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Golden Plains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ballarat
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wannon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,181
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Linton Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- General Store/Glenelg Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 3 pubs and bars
- 4 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 98.0% of the 355 resolvable premises in Linton. 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: 98.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 26 across postcode 3360 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 17 property offences, 9 violent offences.
- Wider Golden Plains LGA: 2,988 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linton?
Linton (VIC 3360) had 635 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Golden Plains local government area.
What is the median rent in Linton?
The median advertised rent in Linton is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Linton?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Linton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Linton Primary School (0.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Linton?
Linton is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Linton?
Across postcode 3360, 26 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (17), violent (9). 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 Linton?
2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Linton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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