Towong Shire Council
Mount Alfred
Mount Alfred at a glance
Median house
$231,000
Median unit
$166,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
39
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Mount Alfred.
Mount Alfred (3709) sits in the Towong region of Victoria. The median house here is $231,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Alfred has roughly 39 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $231,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $166,320, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $46,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Alfred on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$231,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $166,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
55%
At a deeper level
$231,000
$166,320
39
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.83% (median rent $170/wk against a $231,000 price tag). Units yield 6.88% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 55% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.83%
Based on $231,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.88%
Based on $166,320 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 · May 202664%
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 Mount Alfred's population at 39, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 55% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
39
Median age
40
Family households
64%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Alfred 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
0
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Mount Alfred.
Local schools for Mount Alfred
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Walwa Primary School
Corryong College
Non-Government Schools
Sacred Heart School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mount Alfred.
- What is the median house price in Mount Alfred?
- The median house price in Mount Alfred, VIC 3709 is $231,000. The median unit price is $166,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Alfred postcode?
- Mount Alfred is in the 3709 postcode, in VIC, in the Towong Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Alfred?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Mount Alfred?
- There are 3 schools serving Mount Alfred on this page, including Walwa Primary School, Sacred Heart School, Corryong College.
- How walkable is Mount Alfred?
- Mount Alfred has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Alfred?
- Mount Alfred is close to Mount Alfred, Walwa, Burrowye, Guys Forest, Koetong.
- What is the population of Mount Alfred?
- Mount Alfred has approximately 39 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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