South Gippsland Shire Council
Foster
Foster at a glance
Median house
$620,000
Median unit
$213,840
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,044
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Foster.
Foster is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$620,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $213,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$620,000
$213,840
2,044
Median age: 59
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.98%
Based on $620,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.84%
Based on $213,840 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 202675%
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
2,044
Median age
59
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
111
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.
8
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Foster.
Local schools for Foster
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Foster Secondary College
Foster Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Corner Inlet College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Foster.
- What is the median house price in Foster?
- The median house price in Foster, VIC 3960 is $620,000. The median unit price is $213,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Foster postcode?
- Foster is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Foster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Foster?
- There are 3 schools serving Foster on this page, including Foster Secondary College, Foster Primary School, Corner Inlet College.
- How walkable is Foster?
- Foster has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Foster?
- Foster is close to Foster North, Woorarra West, Bennison, Wonga, Port Franklin.
- What is the population of Foster?
- Foster has approximately 2,044 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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