Wellington Shire Council
Guthridge
Guthridge at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
15.5k
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Guthridge.
Guthridge (3850) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Guthridge has roughly 15,472 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Guthridge on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
15,472
Median age: 42
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.09% (median rent $280/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.01% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.09%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.01%
Based on $205,920 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–
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.
The 2021 Census put Guthridge's population at 15,472, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,472
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Guthridge scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Getting around
Walkability.
36
10
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Guthridge.
Local schools for Guthridge
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Araluen Primary School
Sale Primary School
Sale College
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Frequently asked
About Guthridge.
- What is the median house price in Guthridge?
- The median house price in Guthridge, VIC 3850 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Guthridge postcode?
- Guthridge is in the 3850 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Guthridge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Guthridge?
- There are 13 schools serving Guthridge on this page, including Araluen Primary School, Sale Primary School, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is Guthridge?
- Guthridge has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 10, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Guthridge?
- Guthridge is close to Sale North, Sale, Somerton Park, Sale East Raaf, East Sale Raaf.
- What is the population of Guthridge?
- Guthridge has approximately 15,472 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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