Mount Alexander Shire Council
Carisbrook
Carisbrook at a glance
Median house
$417,000
Median unit
$172,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,192
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Carisbrook.
Carisbrook (3464) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $417,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Carisbrook has roughly 1,192 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 $417,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $172,800, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $83,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Carisbrook on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$417,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $172,800.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$223/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$223/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$417,000
$172,800
1,192
Median age: 45
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.78% (median rent $223/wk against a $417,000 price tag). Units yield 6.71% 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 20262.78%
Based on $417,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.71%
Based on $172,800 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 202683%
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 Carisbrook's population at 1,192, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,192
Median age
45
Family households
70%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Carisbrook 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 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
52
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Carisbrook.
Local schools for Carisbrook
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Carisbrook Primary School
Maryborough Education Centre
Timor Primary School
© 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 Carisbrook.
- What is the median house price in Carisbrook?
- The median house price in Carisbrook, VIC 3464 is $417,000. The median unit price is $172,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Carisbrook postcode?
- Carisbrook is in the 3464 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Carisbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $223, for units it's $223.
- What schools are in Carisbrook?
- There are 6 schools serving Carisbrook on this page, including Carisbrook Primary School, St Augustine's School, Highview College.
- How walkable is Carisbrook?
- Carisbrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Carisbrook?
- Carisbrook is close to Baringhup West, Simson, Flagstaff, Moolort, Havelock.
- What is the population of Carisbrook?
- Carisbrook has approximately 1,192 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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