Wellington Shire Council
Loch Sport
Loch Sport at a glance
Median house
$315,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,021
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Loch Sport.
Loch Sport (3851) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $315,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Loch Sport has roughly 1,021 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Loch Sport 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 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Loch Sport's population at 1,021, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (46%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,021
Median age
63
Family households
51%
Lone person
46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $315,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $63,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Loch Sport on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$315,000
+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)
$205/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$315,000
$205,920
1,021
Median age: 63
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.38% (median rent $205/wk against a $315,000 price tag). Units yield 4.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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 20263.38%
Based on $315,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.55%
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 202690%
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.
92
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 Loch Sport.
Local schools for Loch Sport
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Loch Sport Primary School
Eagle Point Primary School
Paynesville Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Loch Sport.
- What is the median house price in Loch Sport?
- The median house price in Loch Sport, VIC 3851 is $315,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Loch Sport postcode?
- Loch Sport is in the 3851 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Loch Sport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Loch Sport?
- There are 20 schools serving Loch Sport on this page, including Loch Sport Primary School, Eagle Point Primary School, Paynesville Primary School.
- How walkable is Loch Sport?
- Loch Sport has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Loch Sport?
- Loch Sport is close to Hollands Landing, Hollands Landing, Seacombe, Goon Nure, Bengworden.
- What is the population of Loch Sport?
- Loch Sport has approximately 1,021 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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