Wellington Shire Council
Golden Beach
Golden Beach at a glance
Median house
$400,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,231
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Golden Beach.
Golden Beach (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $400,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Golden Beach has roughly 6,231 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Golden Beach 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Golden Beach's population at 6,231, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,231
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $400,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $80,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Golden Beach on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$400,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$174/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$400,000
$205,920
6,231
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.67% (median rent $205/wk against a $400,000 price tag). Units yield 4.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.67%
Based on $400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.39%
Based on $205,920 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–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
28
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 Golden Beach.
Local schools for Golden Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Loch Sport Primary School
Longford Primary School
Cobains Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Golden Beach.
- What is the median house price in Golden Beach?
- The median house price in Golden Beach, VIC 3851 is $400,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Golden Beach postcode?
- Golden Beach is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Golden Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $174.
- What schools are in Golden Beach?
- There are 17 schools serving Golden Beach on this page, including Loch Sport Primary School, Longford Primary School, Cobains Primary School.
- How walkable is Golden Beach?
- Golden Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Golden Beach?
- Golden Beach is close to Paradise Beach, Dutson Downs, Flamingo Beach, Glomar Beach, Seacombe.
- What is the population of Golden Beach?
- Golden Beach has approximately 6,231 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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