Alfredton at a glance
Median house
$605,000
Median unit
$390,000
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
11.8k
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Alfredton.
The postcode for Alfredton is 3350 (VIC).
The median house price in Alfredton is $605,000.
Alfredton (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $605,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Alfredton has roughly 11,822 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Alfredton scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Alfredton's population at 11,822, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11,822
Median age
35
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $605,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $390,000, roughly 36% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $121,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Alfredton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$605,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $390,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$410/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$605,000
$390,000
11,822
Median age: 35
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.52% (median rent $410/wk against a $605,000 price tag). Units yield 4.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.52%
Based on $605,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.67%
Based on $390,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
530
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Alfredton.
Local schools for Alfredton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Alfredton Primary School
Ballarat High School
Ballarat Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Alfredton.
- What is the median house price in Alfredton?
- The median house price in Alfredton, VIC 3350 is $605,000. The median unit price is $390,000.
- What is the Alfredton postcode?
- Alfredton is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Alfredton?
- Alfredton is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3350, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Alfredton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $410, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Alfredton?
- There are 20 schools serving Alfredton on this page, including Alfredton Primary School, St Thomas More School, Ballarat High School.
- How walkable is Alfredton?
- Alfredton has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Alfredton?
- Alfredton is close to Lake Gardens, Lucas, Newington, Wendouree Village, Wendouree.
- What is the population of Alfredton?
- The population of Alfredton is approximately 11,822 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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