Horsham Rural City Council
Horsham
Horsham at a glance
Median house
$379,500
Median unit
$372,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
15.1k
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Horsham.
Horsham (3400) sits in the Horsham region of Victoria. The median house here is $379,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Horsham has roughly 15,134 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Horsham 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 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Horsham's population at 15,134, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
15,134
Median age
40
Family households
62%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $379,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $372,500, roughly 2% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Horsham on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$379,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $372,500.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$430/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$379,500
$372,500
15,134
Median age: 40
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.89% (median rent $430/wk against a $379,500 price tag). Units yield 4.47% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.89%
Based on $379,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.47%
Based on $372,500 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 202667%
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.
1,592
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
10
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Horsham.
Local schools for Horsham
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
St Michael and John's Primary School
St Brigid's College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Horsham.
- What is the median house price in Horsham?
- The median house price in Horsham, VIC 3400 is $379,500. The median unit price is $372,500. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Horsham postcode?
- Horsham is in the 3400 postcode, in VIC, in the Horsham Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Horsham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $430, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Horsham?
- There are 2 schools serving Horsham on this page, including St Michael and John's Primary School, St Brigid's College.
- How walkable is Horsham?
- Horsham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Horsham?
- Horsham is close to Wonwondah East, Wonwondah South, Wartook, Horsham, Horsham West.
- What is the population of Horsham?
- Horsham has approximately 15,134 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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