South Gippsland Shire Council
Mount Best
Mount Best at a glance
Median house
$297,000
Median unit
$213,840
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 58
About
Welcome to Mount Best.
Mount Best (3960) sits in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The median house here is $297,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Mount Best has roughly 46 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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 $297,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $213,840, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $59,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Best on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$297,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $213,840.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$236/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$297,000
$213,840
46
Median age: 58
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.13% (median rent $236/wk against a $297,000 price tag). Units yield 6.08% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.13%
Based on $297,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.08%
Based on $213,840 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 202665%
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 Best's population at 46, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (70%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
46
Median age
58
Family households
30%
Lone person
70%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Best 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
Education
Schools in Mount Best.
Local schools for Mount Best
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Toora Primary School
Foster Secondary College
Foster Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mount Best.
- What is the median house price in Mount Best?
- The median house price in Mount Best, VIC 3960 is $297,000. The median unit price is $213,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mount Best postcode?
- Mount Best is in the 3960 postcode, in VIC, in the South Gippsland Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Best?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $236, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mount Best?
- There are 5 schools serving Mount Best on this page, including Toora Primary School, Foster Secondary College, Foster Primary School.
- How walkable is Mount Best?
- Mount Best has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Best?
- Mount Best is close to Wonga, Boolarong, Toora North, Grand Ridge, Woorarra East.
- What is the population of Mount Best?
- Mount Best has approximately 46 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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