City of Ballarat

Delacombe

VIC3356

Delacombe at a glance

Median house

$545,000

Median unit

$198,000

Walk score

34

Car dependent

Population

5,408

Median age 39

The brief

What to know about Delacombe.

The postcode for Delacombe is 3356 (VIC).

The median house price in Delacombe is $545,000.

Delacombe (3356) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $545,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Delacombe has roughly 5,408 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Delacombe scores 34/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Delacombe's population at 5,408, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

5,408

Median age

39

Family households

71%

Lone person

26%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $545,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $198,000, roughly 64% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $109,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Delacombe on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$545,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $198,000.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

69%

Renter occupied

26%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$545,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

$198,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,408

Median age: 39

Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.82% (median rent $400/wk against a $545,000 price tag). Units yield 9.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), 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 2026

3.82%

Based on $545,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026

9.19%

Based on $198,000 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 2026

69%

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.

Offence Summary

501

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences344 (68.7%)
A Crimes against the person79 (15.8%)
E Justice procedures offences50 (10.0%)
D Public order and security offences16 (3.2%)
C Drug offences12 (2.4%)

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.

Walk Score

34

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Delacombe.

Local schools for Delacombe

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Government School Catchment

Delacombe Primary School

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Phoenix P-12 Community College

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Sebastopol Primary School

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© 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

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Delacombe.

What is the median house price in Delacombe?
The median house price in Delacombe, VIC 3356 is $545,000. The median unit price is $198,000.
What is the Delacombe postcode?
Delacombe is in the 3356 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
Where is Delacombe?
Delacombe is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3356, in the City of Ballarat region.
What is the average rent in Delacombe?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Delacombe?
There are 20 schools serving Delacombe on this page, including Delacombe Primary School, Lumen Christi School, Phoenix P-12 Community College.
How walkable is Delacombe?
Delacombe has a Walk Score of 34 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Delacombe?
Delacombe is close to Bonshaw, Bonshaw, Sebastopol, Newington, Redan.
What is the population of Delacombe?
The population of Delacombe is approximately 5,408 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.

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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