Maryborough at a glance
Median house
$379,500
Median unit
$315,000
Walk score
88
Very walkable
Population
10.1k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Maryborough.
The postcode for Maryborough is 3465 (VIC).
The median house price in Maryborough is $379,500.
Maryborough (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $379,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Maryborough has roughly 10,111 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Maryborough scores 88/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maryborough's population at 10,111, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
10,111
Median age
51
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $379,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $315,000, roughly 17% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Maryborough on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$379,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $315,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$379,500
$315,000
10,111
Median age: 51
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.29% (median rent $240/wk against a $379,500 price tag). Units yield 3.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.29%
Based on $379,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.37%
Based on $315,000 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–
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.
844
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.
88
10
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Maryborough.
Local schools for Maryborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maryborough Education Centre
Carisbrook Primary School
Timor 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 Maryborough.
- What is the median house price in Maryborough?
- The median house price in Maryborough, VIC 3465 is $379,500. The median unit price is $315,000.
- What is the Maryborough postcode?
- Maryborough is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- Where is Maryborough?
- Maryborough is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3465, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maryborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Maryborough?
- There are 5 schools serving Maryborough on this page, including St Augustine's School, Highview College, Maryborough Education Centre.
- How walkable is Maryborough?
- Maryborough has a Walk Score of 88 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Maryborough?
- Maryborough is close to Flagstaff, Golden Point, Moonlight Flat, Craigie, Alma.
- What is the population of Maryborough?
- The population of Maryborough is approximately 10,111 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
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