Foster, VIC 3960
South Gippsland Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3960
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Median house price
$620,000
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Foster at a glance
- Median unit
- $213,840
- Population
- 2,044
- Median age 59
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Foster
Houses change hands at $620,000 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $213,840, roughly 66% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $124,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Foster on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
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What to know about Foster
Foster (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $620,000, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Foster has roughly 2,044 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
Foster scores 8/100 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 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,043 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Schools in Foster
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 25/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Foster's population at 2,044, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 57%
- Lone person
- 41%
- Owner occupied
- 75%
- Renter occupied
- 20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
81 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,043 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 24.1°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.1°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 Foster
- What is the median house price in Foster?
- The median house price in Foster, VIC 3960 is $620,000 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $213,840.
- How much is my house worth in Foster?
- A useful starting point is the Foster median house price of $620,000 (units $213,840). 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 Foster postcode?
- Foster is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- Where is Foster?
- Foster is a suburb in the South Gippsland Shire Council area, VIC 3960.
- 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?
- The population of Foster is approximately 2,044 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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