Ararat Rural City Council
Mortlake
Mortlake at a glance
Median house
$220,000
Median unit
$149,760
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,641
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Mortlake.
Mortlake (3272) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria. The median house here is $220,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mortlake has roughly 1,641 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mortlake 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mortlake's population at 1,641, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
1,641
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $220,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $149,760, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $44,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mortlake on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$220,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $149,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$220,000
$149,760
1,641
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.08% (median rent $215/wk against a $220,000 price tag). Units yield 6.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.08%
Based on $220,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.35%
Based on $149,760 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–
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.
73
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
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mortlake.
Local schools for Mortlake
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mortlake P-12 College
Non-Government Schools
St Colman's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mortlake.
- What is the median house price in Mortlake?
- The median house price in Mortlake, VIC 3272 is $220,000. The median unit price is $149,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mortlake postcode?
- Mortlake is in the 3272 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mortlake?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Mortlake?
- There are 2 schools serving Mortlake on this page, including St Colman's School, Mortlake P-12 College.
- How walkable is Mortlake?
- Mortlake has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Mortlake?
- Mortlake is close to Ellerslie, Kolora, The Sisters, Hexham, Dundonnell.
- What is the population of Mortlake?
- Mortlake has approximately 1,641 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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