City of Ballarat
Brown Hill
Brown Hill at a glance
Median house
$656,300
Median unit
$459,000
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
66.0k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Brown Hill.
Brown Hill (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $656,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Brown Hill has roughly 66,022 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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Houses change hands at $656,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $459,000, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $131,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Brown Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$656,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $459,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$656,300
$459,000
66,022
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.38% (median rent $300/wk against a $656,300 price tag). Units yield 2.89% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.38%
Based on $656,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.89%
Based on $459,000 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brown Hill's population at 66,022, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
66,022
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brown Hill scores 2/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
162
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Brown Hill.
Local schools for Brown Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Little Bendigo Primary School
Caledonian Primary School
Woodmans Hill Secondary College
© 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 Brown Hill.
- What is the median house price in Brown Hill?
- The median house price in Brown Hill, VIC 3350 is $656,300. The median unit price is $459,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Brown Hill postcode?
- Brown Hill is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Brown Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Brown Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Brown Hill on this page, including St Francis Xavier School, Little Bendigo Primary School, Caledonian Primary School.
- How walkable is Brown Hill?
- Brown Hill has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brown Hill?
- Brown Hill is close to Gong Gong, Nerrina, Warrenheip, Eureka, Black Hill.
- What is the population of Brown Hill?
- Brown Hill has approximately 66,022 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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