Corangamite Shire Council
Cardigan Village
Cardigan Village at a glance
Median house
$484,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
957
Median age 32
The brief
What to know about Cardigan Village.
Cardigan Village (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria. The median house here is $484,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Cardigan Village has roughly 957 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Cardigan Village 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 4 government primary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cardigan Village's population at 957, with a median age of 32. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
957
Median age
32
Family households
89%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $484,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 48% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $97,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Cardigan Village on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$484,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
$484,000
$253,440
957
Median age: 32
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.46% (median rent $322/wk against a $484,000 price tag). Units yield 6.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (5%), 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 20263.46%
Based on $484,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.16%
Based on $253,440 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 202694%
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.
28
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
65
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardigan Village.
Local schools for Cardigan Village
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lucas Primary School
Haddon Primary School
Miners Rest 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 Cardigan Village.
- What is the median house price in Cardigan Village?
- The median house price in Cardigan Village, VIC 3352 is $484,000. The median unit price is $253,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cardigan Village postcode?
- Cardigan Village is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardigan Village?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Cardigan Village?
- There are 7 schools serving Cardigan Village on this page, including Siena Catholic Primary School, Lucas Primary School, Haddon Primary School.
- How walkable is Cardigan Village?
- Cardigan Village has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
- What suburbs are near Cardigan Village?
- Cardigan Village is close to Windermere, Burrumbeet, Bo Peep, Cardigan, Mitchell Park.
- What is the population of Cardigan Village?
- Cardigan Village has approximately 957 residents. The median age is 32.
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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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