Gannawarra Shire Council
Boort
Boort at a glance
Median house
$300,000
Median unit
$146,160
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
940
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Boort.
Boort (3537) sits in the Gannawarra region of Victoria. The median house here is $300,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Boort has roughly 940 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Boort scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Boort's population at 940, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
940
Median age
57
Family households
62%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $300,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $146,160, roughly 51% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $60,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Boort on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$300,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $146,160.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$180/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$300,000
$146,160
940
Median age: 57
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $180/wk against a $300,000 price tag). Units yield 6.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), 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 20263.12%
Based on $300,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.40%
Based on $146,160 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 202684%
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.
10
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.
32
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Boort.
Local schools for Boort
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Boort District P-12 School
Wedderburn College
Pyramid Hill College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Boort.
- What is the median house price in Boort?
- The median house price in Boort, VIC 3537 is $300,000. The median unit price is $146,160. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Boort postcode?
- Boort is in the 3537 postcode, in VIC, in the Gannawarra Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Boort?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $180, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Boort?
- There are 5 schools serving Boort on this page, including Boort District P-12 School, Wedderburn College, Pyramid Hill College.
- How walkable is Boort?
- Boort has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Boort?
- Boort is close to Yando, Minmindie, Barraport, Mysia, Catumnal.
- What is the population of Boort?
- Boort has approximately 940 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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