St Arnaud East is a rural locality in Victoria, 234 km from Melbourne CBD, around 2 hours 45 minutes by car. Population is 100; the median age is 51 and the median household income is $71,500 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 23.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median monthly mortgage of $1,138. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
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Is St Arnaud East safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in St Arnaud East sits in the high band, with 22 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 340% on the prior year.
22 offences
340.0% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20253 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
St Arnaud East is very car-dependent on foot — at 10/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in St Arnaud East.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 37
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Northern Grampians: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
St Arnaud East is home to 100 residents, with a median age of 51 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $72,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
100
Median Age
51
Median Household Income
$71,500/yr
Census Median Rent
—
Census Median Mortgage
$1,138/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$34,216/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
15.2%
Total Dwellings
33
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
—
Mortgage Stress
19.1%
Work From Home
25.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 83.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 88.0%
- Employment Rate
- 45.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.0%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,730 a year through Northern Grampians based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 74%
- Parks and recreation 25%
- Infrastructure and transport 1%
Proposed rezonings
- Rural Living Zone → Farming Zone · C65ngra, exhibited Jul 2026 1.4 ha
- Transport Zone 1 → Farming Zone · C65ngra, exhibited Jul 2026 0.6 ha
Land in this locality moved from one zone to another by a planning scheme amendment (Vicmap Planning, CC BY 4.0). Exhibited amendments are proposals and can change or lapse.
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Northern Grampians
In the year to August 2026, 28 new dwellings were approved across Northern Grampians. That mix is 19 houses and 9 units. Approvals are down 62.5% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from St Arnaud, 5.5 kmDry climate.
- Elevation
- 222 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 453 mm
- 57 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3477, 3 of 975 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.7% (7 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.0%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3477, 208 rooftop-solar systems totalling 1.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 425 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 5 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Anne Webster The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | -0.1 |
| 2022 | Anne Webster | 31.0% | 69.0% | +3.3 |
| 2019 | Anne Webster | 33.8% | 66.2% | -3.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Martha Haylett Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Martha Haylett ALP | 53.0% | 53.0% | 47.0% |
| 2018 | Louise Staley LP | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| 2014 | Louise Staley LP | 50.8% | 49.2% | 50.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in St Arnaud East?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about St Arnaud East
Is St Arnaud East a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in St Arnaud East is high (95/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect St Arnaud East?
St Arnaud East has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a low share of it (13/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of St Arnaud East?
St Arnaud East, VIC had a population of 100 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for St Arnaud East, VIC?
The postcode for St Arnaud East, VIC is 3477.
How far is St Arnaud East from Melbourne?
St Arnaud East is 234 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 164 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in St Arnaud East?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in St Arnaud East was $71,500 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median age in St Arnaud East?
The median age of residents in St Arnaud East was 51 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is St Arnaud East walkable?
St Arnaud East scores 10/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in St Arnaud East?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to St Arnaud East, St Arnaud (5.5 km away), 453 mm of rain a year over 57 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in St Arnaud East?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does St Arnaud East belong to?
St Arnaud East sits within the Northern Grampians local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in St Arnaud East?
The average residential rates bill through Northern Grampians is $1,730 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near St Arnaud East?
Across Northern Grampians, 28 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 62.5% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is St Arnaud East in?
St Arnaud East sits within the federal Division of Mallee, currently held by Anne Webster (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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