Corangamite Shire Council
Miners Rest
Miners Rest at a glance
Median house
$587,500
Median unit
$253,440
Population
3,829
Median age 33
About
Welcome to Miners Rest.
Miners Rest is a suburb in Victoria.
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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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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,829
Median age
33
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Miners Rest Primary School
Mount Blowhard Primary School
Mount Rowan Secondary College
© 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 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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Miners Rest postcode?
- Miners Rest is in the 3352 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Miners Rest has approximately 3,829 residents. 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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