Ararat Rural City Council
Mena Park
Mena Park at a glance
Median house
$267,000
Median unit
$192,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
32
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Mena Park.
Mena Park (3373) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria. The median house here is $267,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mena Park has roughly 32 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $267,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $192,240, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $53,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mena Park on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$267,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $192,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$231/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$267,000
$192,240
32
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.50% (median rent $231/wk against a $267,000 price tag). Units yield 2.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.50%
Based on $267,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)2.70%
Based on $192,240 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 202658%
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 Mena Park's population at 32, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (92% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
32
Median age
48
Family households
92%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mena Park 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 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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 Mena Park.
Local schools for Mena Park
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Trawalla Primary School
Beaufort Secondary College
Beaufort 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 Mena Park.
- What is the median house price in Mena Park?
- The median house price in Mena Park, VIC 3373 is $267,000. The median unit price is $192,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mena Park postcode?
- Mena Park is in the 3373 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mena Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $231, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Mena Park?
- There are 4 schools serving Mena Park on this page, including Trawalla Primary School, Beaufort Secondary College, Beaufort Primary School.
- How walkable is Mena Park?
- Mena Park has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mena Park?
- Mena Park is close to Brewster, Nerring, Carngham, Trawalla, Mount Emu.
- What is the population of Mena Park?
- Mena Park has approximately 32 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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