Hepburn Shire Council
Amherst
Amherst at a glance
Median house
$212,000
Median unit
$152,640
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
63
Median age 57
About
Welcome to Amherst.
Amherst is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$212,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $152,640.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$212,000
$152,640
63
Median age: 57
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.66%
Based on $212,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.81%
Based on $152,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
63
Median age
57
Family households
50%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Amherst.
Local schools for Amherst
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Talbot Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Carisbrook Primary 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 Amherst.
- What is the median house price in Amherst?
- The median house price in Amherst, VIC 3371 is $212,000. The median unit price is $152,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Amherst postcode?
- Amherst is in the 3371 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Amherst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Amherst?
- There are 8 schools serving Amherst on this page, including Talbot Primary School, Highview College, St Augustine's School.
- How walkable is Amherst?
- Amherst has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Amherst?
- Amherst is close to Talbot, Lillicur, Caralulup, Daisy Hill, Red Lion.
- What is the population of Amherst?
- Amherst has approximately 63 residents. The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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