Golden Plains Shire Council

Elaine

VIC3334

Elaine at a glance

Median house

$343,000

Median unit

$246,960

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

232

Median age 44

About

Welcome to Elaine.

Elaine (3334) sits in the Golden Plains region of Victoria. The median house here is $343,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Elaine has roughly 232 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.

Side by side

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Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Houses change hands at $343,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $246,960, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $69,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Elaine on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$343,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$166/wk

Owner occupied

79%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$343,000

Median Unit PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$246,960

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

232

Median age: 44

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $200/wk against a $343,000 price tag). Units yield 3.50% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), 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)

3.03%

Based on $343,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

3.50%

Based on $246,960 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 2026

79%

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 Elaine's population at 232, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

232

Median age

44

Family households

63%

Lone person

30%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Elaine 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 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 13 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

7

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

B Property and deception offences4 (57.1%)
A Crimes against the person2 (28.6%)
E Justice procedures offences1 (14.3%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Elaine.

Local schools for Elaine

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Meredith Primary School

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Lal Lal Primary School

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Mount Egerton Primary School

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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 Elaine.

What is the median house price in Elaine?
The median house price in Elaine, VIC 3334 is $343,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Elaine postcode?
Elaine is in the 3334 postcode, in VIC, in the Golden Plains Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Elaine?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $166.
What schools are in Elaine?
There are 20 schools serving Elaine on this page, including Meredith Primary School, Lal Lal Primary School, Mount Egerton Primary School.
How walkable is Elaine?
Elaine has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Elaine?
Elaine is close to Morrisons, Mount Doran, Bungal, Cargerie, Clarendon.
What is the population of Elaine?
Elaine has approximately 232 residents. The median age is 44.

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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