Mount Alexander Shire Council
Junortoun
Junortoun at a glance
Median house
$967,500
Median unit
$257,760
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,862
Median age 43
The brief
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.
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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 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
3,862
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$967,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
$967,500
$257,760
3,862
Median age: 43
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.93% (median rent $360/wk against a $967,500 price tag). Units yield 7.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (4%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20261.93%
Based on $967,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.67%
Based on $257,760 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 202687%
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.
77
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
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Junortoun.
Local schools for Junortoun
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Strathfieldsaye Primary School
Kennington Primary School
Bendigo South East 7-10 Secondary College
© 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 Junortoun.
- What is the median house price in Junortoun?
- The median house price in Junortoun, VIC 3551 is $967,500. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Junortoun postcode?
- Junortoun is in the 3551 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Junortoun?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $380.
- 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?
- Junortoun has approximately 3,862 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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