Clunes at a glance
Median house
$415,000
Median unit
$178,560
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
1,900
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Clunes.
The postcode for Clunes is 3370 (VIC).
The median house price in Clunes is $415,000.
Clunes (3370) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria. The median house here is $415,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Clunes has roughly 1,900 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Clunes scores 8/100 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 6 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Clunes's population at 1,900, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,900
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $415,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $178,560, roughly 57% 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 Clunes on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$415,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $178,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$415,000
$178,560
1,900
Median age: 52
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.76% (median rent $220/wk against a $415,000 price tag). Units yield 5.45% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.76%
Based on $415,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.45%
Based on $178,560 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
53
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Clunes.
Local schools for Clunes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Clunes Primary School
Waubra Primary School
Mount Blowhard 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 Clunes.
- What is the median house price in Clunes?
- The median house price in Clunes, VIC 3370 is $415,000. The median unit price is $178,560.
- What is the Clunes postcode?
- Clunes is in the 3370 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- Where is Clunes?
- Clunes is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3370, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Clunes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Clunes?
- There are 7 schools serving Clunes on this page, including Clunes Primary School, Waubra Primary School, Mount Blowhard Primary School.
- How walkable is Clunes?
- Clunes has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Clunes?
- Clunes is close to Tourello, Glendaruel, Glendonald, Glendonnell, Mount Beckworth.
- What is the population of Clunes?
- The population of Clunes is approximately 1,900 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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