Northern Grampians Shire Council
Ararat
Ararat at a glance
Median house
$341,000
Median unit
$270,000
Walk score
98
Walker's paradise
Population
8,500
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Ararat.
Ararat (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria. The median house here is $341,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ararat has roughly 8,500 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Houses change hands at $341,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $270,000, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $68,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Ararat on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$341,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$341,000
$270,000
8,500
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.81% (median rent $250/wk against a $341,000 price tag). Units yield 4.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.81%
Based on $341,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.81%
Based on $270,000 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 202670%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ararat's population at 8,500, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,500
Median age
45
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ararat scores 98/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
981
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.
98
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Ararat.
Local schools for Ararat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ararat Primary School
Ararat Secondary College
Ararat West Primary School
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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 Ararat.
- What is the median house price in Ararat?
- The median house price in Ararat, VIC 3377 is $341,000. The median unit price is $270,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ararat postcode?
- Ararat is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ararat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Ararat?
- There are 6 schools serving Ararat on this page, including Ararat Primary School, Marian College, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Ararat?
- Ararat has a Walk Score of 98 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ararat?
- Ararat is close to Ararat East, Cathcart, Norval, Denicull Creek, Dobie.
- What is the population of Ararat?
- Ararat has approximately 8,500 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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