West Wimmera Shire Council
Hilgay
Hilgay at a glance
Median house
$154,000
Median unit
$110,880
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
29
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Hilgay.
Hilgay (3315) sits in the West Wimmera region of Victoria. The median house here is $154,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Hilgay has roughly 29 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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Houses change hands at $154,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $110,880, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $31,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Hilgay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$154,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $110,880.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$145/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$222/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$154,000
$110,880
29
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.90% (median rent $145/wk against a $154,000 price tag). Units yield 10.41% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.90%
Based on $154,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)10.41%
Based on $110,880 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 · May 2026100%
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 Hilgay's population at 29, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
29
Median age
46
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hilgay 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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 Hilgay.
Local schools for Hilgay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coleraine Primary School
Merino Consolidated School
Casterton Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Hilgay.
- What is the median house price in Hilgay?
- The median house price in Hilgay, VIC 3315 is $154,000. The median unit price is $110,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Hilgay postcode?
- Hilgay is in the 3315 postcode, in VIC, in the West Wimmera Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hilgay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $145, for units it's $222.
- What schools are in Hilgay?
- There are 6 schools serving Hilgay on this page, including Coleraine Primary School, St Joseph's School, Merino Consolidated School.
- How walkable is Hilgay?
- Hilgay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hilgay?
- Hilgay is close to Clover Flat, Paschendale, Muntham, Muntham, Coleraine.
- What is the population of Hilgay?
- Hilgay has approximately 29 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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