Warrnambool City Council
Kirkstall
Kirkstall at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
406
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Kirkstall.
Kirkstall (3283) sits in the Warrnambool region of Victoria. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Kirkstall has roughly 406 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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 Kirkstall 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)
$263/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
406
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.09% (median rent $263/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 5.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (9%), 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)4.09%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.84%
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 202682%
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 Kirkstall's population at 406, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
406
Median age
40
Family households
77%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kirkstall 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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 Kirkstall.
Local schools for Kirkstall
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Koroit And District Primary School
Port Fairy Consolidated School
Woolsthorpe Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Kirkstall.
- What is the median house price in Kirkstall?
- The median house price in Kirkstall, VIC 3283 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kirkstall postcode?
- Kirkstall is in the 3283 postcode, in VIC, in the Warrnambool City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kirkstall?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $263, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Kirkstall?
- There are 18 schools serving Kirkstall on this page, including Koroit And District Primary School, St Patrick's School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Kirkstall?
- Kirkstall has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kirkstall?
- Kirkstall is close to Crossley, Koroit, Tower Hill, Killarney, Toolong.
- What is the population of Kirkstall?
- Kirkstall has approximately 406 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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