Northern Grampians Shire Council

Mount Cole Creek

VIC3377

Mount Cole Creek at a glance

Median house

$238,000

Median unit

$171,360

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10

Median age 57

About

Welcome to Mount Cole Creek.

Mount Cole Creek (3377) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria. The median house here is $238,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.

Mount Cole Creek has roughly 10 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Mount Cole Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$238,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$213/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

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

$238,000

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

$171,360

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

10

Median age: 57

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.46% (median rent $250/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 6.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

5.46%

Based on $238,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)

6.46%

Based on $171,360 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 2026

75%

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 Cole Creek's population at 10, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

10

Median age

57

Family households

75%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Mount Cole Creek 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 23°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Ballarat Aerodrome station, 12.8km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Cole Creek.

Local schools for Mount Cole Creek

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Government School Catchment

Ararat North Primary School

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Ararat Primary School

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Ararat West Primary School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

612 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

23.2°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Mount Cole Creek.

What is the median house price in Mount Cole Creek?
The median house price in Mount Cole Creek, VIC 3377 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Mount Cole Creek postcode?
Mount Cole Creek is in the 3377 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Mount Cole Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Mount Cole Creek?
There are 7 schools serving Mount Cole Creek on this page, including Ararat North Primary School, St Mary's School, Marian College.
How walkable is Mount Cole Creek?
Mount Cole Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mount Cole Creek?
Mount Cole Creek is close to Dunneworthy, Crowlands, Eversley, Warrak, Mount Cole.
What is the population of Mount Cole Creek?
Mount Cole Creek has approximately 10 residents. The median age is 57.

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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