Surf Coast Shire Council
Fairhaven
Fairhaven at a glance
Median house
$1,725,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
390
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Fairhaven.
Fairhaven is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,725,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
5%
At a deeper level
$1,725,000
Sales data pending
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
390
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.06%
Based on $1,725,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.15%
Based on $343,440 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 202690%
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
390
Median age
56
Family households
71%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairhaven.
Local schools for Fairhaven
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Aireys Inlet Primary School
Anglesea Primary School
Lorne P-12 College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fairhaven.
- What is the median house price in Fairhaven?
- The median house price in Fairhaven, VIC 3231 is $1,725,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Fairhaven postcode?
- Fairhaven is in the 3231 postcode, in VIC, in the Surf Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fairhaven?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $340.
- 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?
- Fairhaven has approximately 390 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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