Canadian at a glance
Median house
$520,000
Median unit
$385,500
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
4,098
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Canadian.
The postcode for Canadian is 3350 (VIC).
The median house price in Canadian is $520,000.
Canadian (3350) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $520,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Canadian has roughly 4,098 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canadian scores 10/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canadian's population at 4,098, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,098
Median age
37
Family households
65%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $520,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $385,500, roughly 26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $104,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Canadian on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$520,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $385,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$520,000
$385,500
4,098
Median age: 37
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.00% (median rent $300/wk against a $520,000 price tag). Units yield 4.05% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.00%
Based on $520,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.05%
Based on $385,500 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 202663%
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.
172
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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Canadian.
Local schools for Canadian
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Canadian Lead Primary School
Sovereign Hill School
Mount Pleasant 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 Canadian.
- What is the median house price in Canadian?
- The median house price in Canadian, VIC 3350 is $520,000. The median unit price is $385,500.
- What is the Canadian postcode?
- Canadian is in the 3350 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Canadian?
- Canadian is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3350, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Canadian?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Canadian?
- There are 20 schools serving Canadian on this page, including Canadian Lead Primary School, Sovereign Hill School, St Alipius' Parish School.
- How walkable is Canadian?
- Canadian has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Canadian?
- Canadian is close to Golden Point, Sovereign Hill, Eureka, Ballarat East, Bakery Hill.
- What is the population of Canadian?
- The population of Canadian is approximately 4,098 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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