Corangamite Shire Council
Cambrian Hill
Cambrian Hill at a glance
Median house
$352,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
292
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Cambrian Hill.
Cambrian Hill (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria. The median house here is $352,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cambrian Hill has roughly 292 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $352,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $70,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Cambrian Hill on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$352,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
$352,000
$253,440
292
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.76% (median rent $322/wk against a $352,000 price tag). Units yield 5.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (3%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.76%
Based on $352,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.33%
Based on $253,440 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 202689%
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.
The 2021 Census put Cambrian Hill's population at 292, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
292
Median age
39
Family households
87%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cambrian Hill 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cambrian Hill.
Local schools for Cambrian Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Magpie Primary School
Napoleons Primary School
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 Cambrian Hill.
- What is the median house price in Cambrian Hill?
- The median house price in Cambrian Hill, VIC 3352 is $352,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cambrian Hill postcode?
- Cambrian Hill is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cambrian Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Cambrian Hill?
- There are 20 schools serving Cambrian Hill on this page, including Magpie Primary School, Napoleons Primary School, Ballarat Steiner School.
- How walkable is Cambrian Hill?
- Cambrian Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cambrian Hill?
- Cambrian Hill is close to Magpie, Scotsmans Lead, Scotchmans Lead, Ross Creek, Bonshaw.
- What is the population of Cambrian Hill?
- Cambrian Hill has approximately 292 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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