City of Brimbank
Diggers Rest
Diggers Rest at a glance
Median house
$675,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$285,120
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,669
Median age 33
About
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Diggers Rest is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$675,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,120.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$397/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$397/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
$675,000
Sales data pending
$285,120
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
5,669
Median age: 33
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.06%
Based on $675,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.24%
Based on $285,120 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 202677%
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.
Population
5,669
Median age
33
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
356
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Diggers Rest.
Local schools for Diggers Rest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Diggers Rest Primary School
Sunbury Downs Secondary College
Sunbury 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 Diggers Rest.
- What is the median house price in Diggers Rest?
- The median house price in Diggers Rest, VIC 3427 is $675,000. The median unit price is $285,120. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Diggers Rest postcode?
- Diggers Rest is in the 3427 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Brimbank region.
- What is the average rent in Diggers Rest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $397, for units it's $397.
- What schools are in Diggers Rest?
- There are 16 schools serving Diggers Rest on this page, including Diggers Rest Primary School, Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School, Sunbury Downs Secondary College.
- How walkable is Diggers Rest?
- Diggers Rest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Diggers Rest?
- Diggers Rest is close to Plumpton, Sunbury, Plumpton, Toolern Vale, Bonnie Brook.
- What is the population of Diggers Rest?
- Diggers Rest has approximately 5,669 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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