Harcourt at a glance
Median house
$500,000
Median unit
$251,280
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,038
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Harcourt.
The postcode for Harcourt is 3453 (VIC).
The median house price in Harcourt is $500,000.
Harcourt (3453) sits in the Greater Bendigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $500,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Harcourt has roughly 1,038 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Harcourt 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Harcourt's population at 1,038, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,038
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $500,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $251,280, roughly 50% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $100,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Harcourt on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$500,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $251,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$305/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$500,000
$251,280
1,038
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $300/wk against a $500,000 price tag). Units yield 6.31% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.12%
Based on $500,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.31%
Based on $251,280 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 202684%
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.
49
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 Harcourt.
Local schools for Harcourt
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Government School Catchment
Harcourt Valley Primary School
Castlemaine North Primary School
Castlemaine 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 Harcourt.
- What is the median house price in Harcourt?
- The median house price in Harcourt, VIC 3453 is $500,000. The median unit price is $251,280.
- What is the Harcourt postcode?
- Harcourt is in the 3453 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- Where is Harcourt?
- Harcourt is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3453, in the City of Greater Bendigo region.
- What is the average rent in Harcourt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $305.
- What schools are in Harcourt?
- There are 7 schools serving Harcourt on this page, including Harcourt Valley Primary School, Castlemaine North Primary School, St Mary's School.
- How walkable is Harcourt?
- Harcourt has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Harcourt?
- Harcourt is close to Barkers Creek, Woodbrook, Ravenswood South, Moonlight Flat, Castlemaine.
- What is the population of Harcourt?
- The population of Harcourt is approximately 1,038 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
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