Miners Rest at a glance
Median house
$587,500
Median unit
$253,440
Population
3,829
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Miners Rest.
The postcode for Miners Rest is 3352 (VIC).
The median house price in Miners Rest is $587,500.
Miners Rest (3352) sits in the Corangamite region of Victoria. The median house here is $587,500, below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Miners Rest has roughly 3,829 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Miners Rest's population at 3,829, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,829
Median age
33
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $587,500 on a typical sale, below the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $118,000. Prices are below the Victoria median, which keeps Miners Rest on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$587,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$322/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
$587,500
$253,440
3,829
Median age: 33
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.85% (median rent $322/wk against a $587,500 price tag). Units yield 7.39% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (17%), 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 20262.85%
Based on $587,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.39%
Based on $253,440 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 202682%
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.
155
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Miners Rest.
Local schools for Miners Rest
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Government School Catchment
Miners Rest Primary School
Mount Blowhard Primary School
Mount Rowan Secondary College
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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 Miners Rest.
- What is the median house price in Miners Rest?
- The median house price in Miners Rest, VIC 3352 is $587,500. The median unit price is $253,440.
- What is the Miners Rest postcode?
- Miners Rest is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- Where is Miners Rest?
- Miners Rest is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3352, in the Corangamite Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Miners Rest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $322, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Miners Rest?
- There are 17 schools serving Miners Rest on this page, including Miners Rest Primary School, Mount Blowhard Primary School, Mount Rowan Secondary College.
- What suburbs are near Miners Rest?
- Miners Rest is close to Blowhard, Mitchell Park, Mitchell Park, Bald Hills, Sulky.
- What is the population of Miners Rest?
- The population of Miners Rest is approximately 3,829 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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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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