Magpie, VIC 3352 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Magpie is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3352, home to 368 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$270 /wk
Population368
Median age48
Area9.9 km²
To CBD121 km
LGABallarat

Demographics

Population
368
Median age
48 years
Median household income
$2,097 /week
Median personal income
$653 /week
Median family income
$2,194 /week
Average household size
2.9
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
$270 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,690
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Ballarat Steiner School Primary · Independent
  • Magpie Primary School Primary · Government
  • Emmaus Catholic Primary School Primary · Catholic
  • Damascus College Secondary · Catholic
  • Buninyong Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 18 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 playgrounds

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 131 resolvable premises in Magpie. 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Magpie?

Magpie (VIC 3352) had 368 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Ballarat local government area.

What is the median rent in Magpie?

The median advertised rent in Magpie is $270/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Magpie?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Magpie covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Ballarat Steiner School (1 km), Magpie Primary School (2.6 km), Emmaus Catholic Primary School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Magpie?

Magpie 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 Magpie?

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.

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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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