City of Ballarat
Bonshaw
Bonshaw at a glance
Median house
$560,000
Median unit
$198,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.6k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Bonshaw.
Bonshaw (3356) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $560,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Bonshaw has roughly 15,601 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Bonshaw scores 0/100 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, 2 government secondary, 8 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bonshaw's population at 15,601, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,601
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $560,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $198,000, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $112,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Bonshaw on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$560,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $198,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$560,000
$198,000
15,601
Median age: 39
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.51% (median rent $270/wk against a $560,000 price tag). Units yield 6.04% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.51%
Based on $560,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.04%
Based on $198,000 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–
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.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Bonshaw.
Local schools for Bonshaw
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Government School Catchment
Delacombe Primary School
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol 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 Bonshaw.
- What is the median house price in Bonshaw?
- The median house price in Bonshaw, VIC 3356 is $560,000. The median unit price is $198,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Bonshaw postcode?
- Bonshaw is in the 3356 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Bonshaw?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Bonshaw?
- There are 20 schools serving Bonshaw on this page, including Delacombe Primary School, St James' School, Phoenix P-12 Community College.
- How walkable is Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw is close to Bonshaw, Delacombe, Sebastopol, Redan, Magpie.
- What is the population of Bonshaw?
- Bonshaw has approximately 15,601 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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