Junortoun, VIC 3551
Mount Alexander Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3551
Updated
Median house price
$967,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Junortoun at a glance
- Median unit
- $257,760
- Population
- 3,862
- Median age 43
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Junortoun
Houses change hands at $967,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $257,760, roughly 73% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $194,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Junortoun
Junortoun (3551) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $967,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Junortoun has roughly 3,862 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.
What it’s like to live here
Junortoun 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 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 507 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Junortoun
Schools serving Junortoun: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 55/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Junortoun's population at 3,862, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 82%
- Lone person
- 17%
- Owner occupied
- 87%
- Renter occupied
- 4%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
52 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 507 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.2°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 3.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Junortoun
- What is the median house price in Junortoun?
- The median house price in Junortoun, VIC 3551 is $967,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $257,760.
- How much is my house worth in Junortoun?
- A useful starting point is the Junortoun median house price of $967,500 (units $257,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Junortoun postcode?
- Junortoun is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Junortoun?
- Junortoun is a suburb in the Mount Alexander Shire Council area, VIC 3551.
- What schools are in Junortoun?
- There are 20 schools serving Junortoun on this page, including St Francis of the Fields School, Strathfieldsaye Primary School, Victory Christian College.
- How walkable is Junortoun?
- Junortoun has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Junortoun?
- Junortoun is close to Strathfieldsaye, Longlea, Strathdale, East Bendigo, Axe Creek.
- What is the population of Junortoun?
- The population of Junortoun is approximately 3,862 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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