Miners Rest, VIC 3352

Corangamite Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3352

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Median house price

$587,500

Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)

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Miners Rest at a glance

Median unit
$253,440
Population
3,829
Median age 33

Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Miners Rest

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.

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What to know about Miners Rest

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.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 645 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Miners Rest

Schools serving Miners Rest: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Miners Rest Primary School

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Mount Blowhard Primary School

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Mount Rowan Secondary College

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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.

Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
17%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

82 offences recorded in 2026

Top offence categories
B Property and deception offences58 (70.7%)
A Crimes against the person14 (17.1%)
E Justice procedures offences6 (7.3%)
C Drug offences3 (3.7%)
D Public order and security offences1 (1.2%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of December 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
645 mm
Hottest month, avg max
26.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
3.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Miners Rest

What is the median house price in Miners Rest?
The median house price in Miners Rest, VIC 3352 is $587,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $253,440.
How much is my house worth in Miners Rest?
A useful starting point is the Miners Rest median house price of $587,500 (units $253,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
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 suburb in the Corangamite Shire Council area, VIC 3352.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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