City of Greater Bendigo
Colbinabbin
Colbinabbin at a glance
Median house
$215,000
Median unit
$154,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
285
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Colbinabbin.
Colbinabbin (3559) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $215,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Colbinabbin has roughly 285 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 $215,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $154,800, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $43,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Colbinabbin on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$215,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $154,800.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$215,000
$154,800
285
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.84% (median rent $200/wk against a $215,000 price tag). Units yield 6.72% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), 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)4.84%
Based on $215,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.72%
Based on $154,800 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 202675%
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 Colbinabbin's population at 285, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
285
Median age
47
Family households
63%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Colbinabbin 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
17
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 Colbinabbin.
Local schools for Colbinabbin
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Colbinabbin Primary School
Elmore Primary School
Rushworth P-12 College
© 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 Colbinabbin.
- What is the median house price in Colbinabbin?
- The median house price in Colbinabbin, VIC 3559 is $215,000. The median unit price is $154,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Colbinabbin postcode?
- Colbinabbin is in the 3559 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Colbinabbin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Colbinabbin?
- There are 20 schools serving Colbinabbin on this page, including Colbinabbin Primary School, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Primary, Elmore Primary School.
- How walkable is Colbinabbin?
- Colbinabbin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Colbinabbin?
- Colbinabbin is close to Myola, Myola East, Burramboot, Lyndale, Cornella.
- What is the population of Colbinabbin?
- Colbinabbin has approximately 285 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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