Baw Baw Shire Council
Darnum
Darnum at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
759
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Darnum.
Darnum is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$307/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
759
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.67%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.64%
Based on $240,480 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 202690%
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.
Population
759
Median age
41
Family households
84%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
33
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
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Education
Schools in Darnum.
Local schools for Darnum
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Darnum Primary School
Nilma Primary School
Yarragon Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Darnum.
- What is the median house price in Darnum?
- The median house price in Darnum, VIC 3822 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Darnum postcode?
- Darnum is in the 3822 postcode, in VIC, in the Baw Baw Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Darnum?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $307.
- What schools are in Darnum?
- There are 13 schools serving Darnum on this page, including Darnum Primary School, Nilma Primary School, Yarragon Primary School.
- How walkable is Darnum?
- Darnum has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Darnum?
- Darnum is close to Nilma, Yarragon, Bona Vista, Nilma North, Gainsborough.
- What is the population of Darnum?
- Darnum has approximately 759 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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