Mount Alexander Shire Council

Moonlight Flat

VIC3450

Moonlight Flat at a glance

Median house

$300,000

Median unit

$216,000

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

7,588

Median age 52

About

Welcome to Moonlight Flat.

Moonlight Flat (3450) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $300,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Moonlight Flat has roughly 7,588 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $300,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $216,000, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $60,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Moonlight Flat on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$300,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $216,000.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$255/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$300,000

Median Unit PriceSource: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

$216,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

7,588

Median age: 52

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.20% (median rent $300/wk against a $300,000 price tag). Units yield 6.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

5.20%

Based on $300,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

6.14%

Based on $216,000 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

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 Moonlight Flat's population at 7,588, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

7,588

Median age

52

Family households

Lone person

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Moonlight Flat 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 4°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 422mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Bendigo Airport station, 38.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

30

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Moonlight Flat.

Local schools for Moonlight Flat

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Government School Catchment

Castlemaine Primary School

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Castlemaine North Primary School

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Chewton Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

422 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

29.8°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

3.7°C

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Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Moonlight Flat.

What is the median house price in Moonlight Flat?
The median house price in Moonlight Flat, VIC 3450 is $300,000. The median unit price is $216,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Moonlight Flat postcode?
Moonlight Flat is in the 3450 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Moonlight Flat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
What schools are in Moonlight Flat?
There are 10 schools serving Moonlight Flat on this page, including Castlemaine Primary School, St Mary's School, Castlemaine North Primary School.
How walkable is Moonlight Flat?
Moonlight Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
What suburbs are near Moonlight Flat?
Moonlight Flat is close to Castlemaine, Golden Point, Chewton, Chewton Bushlands, Faraday.
What is the population of Moonlight Flat?
Moonlight Flat has approximately 7,588 residents. The median age is 52.

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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