Mount Alexander Shire Council
Epsom
Epsom at a glance
Median house
$632,500
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
16
Very car dependent
Population
35.6k
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Epsom.
Epsom (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $632,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Epsom has roughly 35,614 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Epsom scores 16/100 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Epsom's population at 35,614, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
35,614
Median age
37
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $632,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 59% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $127,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Epsom on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$632,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$306/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$632,500
$257,760
35,614
Median age: 37
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.96% (median rent $360/wk against a $632,500 price tag). Units yield 6.17% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.96%
Based on $632,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.17%
Based on $257,760 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–
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.
372
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.
16
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 Epsom.
Local schools for Epsom
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Epsom Primary School
White Hills Primary School
Huntly Primary School
© 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 Epsom.
- What is the median house price in Epsom?
- The median house price in Epsom, VIC 3551 is $632,500. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Epsom postcode?
- Epsom is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Epsom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $306.
- What schools are in Epsom?
- There are 20 schools serving Epsom on this page, including Epsom Primary School, Holy Rosary School, White Hills Primary School.
- How walkable is Epsom?
- Epsom has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Epsom?
- Epsom is close to Creek View, Creek View, Ascot, Jackass Flat, White Hills.
- What is the population of Epsom?
- Epsom has approximately 35,614 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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