Hepburn Shire Council
Faraday
Faraday at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
194
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Faraday.
Faraday is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
194
Median age: 50
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.75%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.81%
Based on $240,480 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 202685%
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.
Population
194
Median age
50
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Faraday.
Local schools for Faraday
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chewton Primary School
Elphinstone Primary School
Harcourt Valley 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 Faraday.
- What is the median house price in Faraday?
- The median house price in Faraday, VIC 3451 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Faraday postcode?
- Faraday is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Faraday?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Faraday?
- There are 8 schools serving Faraday on this page, including Chewton Primary School, Elphinstone Primary School, Harcourt Valley Primary School.
- How walkable is Faraday?
- Faraday has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Faraday?
- Faraday is close to Golden Point, Chewton Bushlands, Chewton, Moonlight Flat, Elphinstone.
- What is the population of Faraday?
- Faraday has approximately 194 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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