Indigo Shire Council
Indigo Valley
Indigo Valley at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
346
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Indigo Valley.
Indigo Valley (3688) sits in the Indigo region of Victoria. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Indigo Valley has roughly 346 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 $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Indigo Valley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
346
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.36% (median rent $280/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 5.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.36%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.08%
Based on $240,480 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 202683%
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 Indigo Valley's population at 346, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
346
Median age
47
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Indigo Valley 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, 3 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
3
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 Indigo Valley.
Local schools for Indigo Valley
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Middle Indigo Primary School
Barnawartha Primary School
Belvoir School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Indigo Valley.
- What is the median house price in Indigo Valley?
- The median house price in Indigo Valley, VIC 3688 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Indigo Valley postcode?
- Indigo Valley is in the 3688 postcode, in VIC, in the Indigo Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Indigo Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Indigo Valley?
- There are 20 schools serving Indigo Valley on this page, including Middle Indigo Primary School, Barnawartha Primary School, Victory Lutheran College.
- How walkable is Indigo Valley?
- Indigo Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Indigo Valley?
- Indigo Valley is close to Huon Creek, Castle Creek, Indigo Upper, Leneva, Barnawartha.
- What is the population of Indigo Valley?
- Indigo Valley has approximately 346 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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