Pyrenees Shire Council
Joel South
Joel South at a glance
Median house
$191,000
Median unit
$137,520
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
26
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Joel South.
Joel South (3384) sits in the Pyrenees region of Victoria. The median house here is $191,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Joel South has roughly 26 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $191,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $137,520, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Joel South on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$191,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $137,520.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$155/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$75/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
$191,000
$137,520
26
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.22% (median rent $155/wk against a $191,000 price tag). Units yield 2.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.22%
Based on $191,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)2.84%
Based on $137,520 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 202644%
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 Joel South's population at 26, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 67% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
26
Median age
39
Family households
100%
Lone person
67%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Joel South 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
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 Joel South.
Local schools for Joel South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Landsborough Primary School
Navarre Primary School
Concongella Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Joel South.
- What is the median house price in Joel South?
- The median house price in Joel South, VIC 3384 is $191,000. The median unit price is $137,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Joel South postcode?
- Joel South is in the 3384 postcode, in VIC, in the Pyrenees Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Joel South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $155, for units it's $75.
- What schools are in Joel South?
- There are 20 schools serving Joel South on this page, including Landsborough Primary School, Navarre Primary School, Concongella Primary School.
- How walkable is Joel South?
- Joel South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Joel South?
- Joel South is close to Joel South, Landsborough West, Shays Flat, Shays Flat, Joel Joel.
- What is the population of Joel South?
- Joel South has approximately 26 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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