Fairhaven, VIC 3231
Surf Coast Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3231
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Median house price
$1,725,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Fairhaven at a glance
- Median unit
- $343,440
- Population
- 390
- Median age 56
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Fairhaven
Houses change hands at $1,725,000 on a typical sale, well above the Victoria median. Units come in around $343,440, roughly 80% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $345,000. Prices sit well above the Victoria median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
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What to know about Fairhaven
Fairhaven (3231) sits in the Surf Coast region of Victoria. The median house here is $1,725,000, well above the Victoria median of around $850K.
Fairhaven has roughly 390 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Fairhaven 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 24°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 625 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Schools in Fairhaven
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Fairhaven's population at 390, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 71%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 90%
- Renter occupied
- 5%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
6 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 625 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 23.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.1°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Fairhaven
- What is the median house price in Fairhaven?
- The median house price in Fairhaven, VIC 3231 is $1,725,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $343,440.
- How much is my house worth in Fairhaven?
- A useful starting point is the Fairhaven median house price of $1,725,000 (units $343,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Fairhaven postcode?
- Fairhaven is in the 3231 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- Where is Fairhaven?
- Fairhaven is a suburb in the Surf Coast Shire Council area, VIC 3231.
- What schools are in Fairhaven?
- There are 4 schools serving Fairhaven on this page, including Aireys Inlet Primary School, Anglesea Primary School, Lorne P-12 College.
- How walkable is Fairhaven?
- Fairhaven has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Fairhaven?
- Fairhaven is close to Moggs Creek, Aireys Inlet, Eastern View, Big Hill, Big Hill.
- What is the population of Fairhaven?
- The population of Fairhaven is approximately 390 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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