Loddon Shire Council
Jackass Flat
Jackass Flat at a glance
Median house
$632,300
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,907
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Jackass Flat.
Jackass Flat (3556) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $632,300, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Jackass Flat has roughly 1,907 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Jackass Flat 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jackass Flat's population at 1,907, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,907
Median age
28
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $632,300 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 67% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $126,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Jackass Flat on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$632,300
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
$632,300
$205,920
1,907
Median age: 28
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.30% (median rent $280/wk against a $632,300 price tag). Units yield 8.59% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% 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 20262.30%
Based on $632,300 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20268.59%
Based on $205,920 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 202665%
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.
59
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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Jackass Flat.
Local schools for Jackass Flat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Eaglehawk Secondary College
White Hills Primary School
Kalianna 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 Jackass Flat.
- What is the median house price in Jackass Flat?
- The median house price in Jackass Flat, VIC 3556 is $632,300. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Jackass Flat postcode?
- Jackass Flat is in the 3556 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jackass Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Jackass Flat?
- There are 20 schools serving Jackass Flat on this page, including Eaglehawk Secondary College, White Hills Primary School, Kalianna School.
- How walkable is Jackass Flat?
- Jackass Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Jackass Flat?
- Jackass Flat is close to North Bendigo, Sandhurst East, White Hills, California Gully, Eaglehawk.
- What is the population of Jackass Flat?
- Jackass Flat has approximately 1,907 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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