Hepburn Shire Council
Muckleford
Muckleford at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
426
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Muckleford.
Muckleford (3451) sits in the Hepburn region of Victoria. The median house here is $334,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Muckleford has roughly 426 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 $334,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $67,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Muckleford on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$305/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
426
Median age: 46
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.75% (median rent $305/wk against a $334,000 price tag). Units yield 7.14% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), 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)4.75%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)7.14%
Based on $240,480 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 202685%
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 Muckleford's population at 426, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
426
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Muckleford 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
14
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 Muckleford.
Local schools for Muckleford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Winters Flat Primary School
Campbells Creek Primary School
Castlemaine Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
422 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
29.8°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.7°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Bendigo Airport (38 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Muckleford.
- What is the median house price in Muckleford?
- The median house price in Muckleford, VIC 3451 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Muckleford postcode?
- Muckleford is in the 3451 postcode, in VIC, in the Hepburn Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Muckleford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $305, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Muckleford?
- There are 9 schools serving Muckleford on this page, including Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten, Winters Flat Primary School, Campbells Creek Primary School.
- How walkable is Muckleford?
- Muckleford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Muckleford?
- Muckleford is close to Mckenzie Hill, Muckleford South, Campbells Creek, Castlemaine, Gower.
- What is the population of Muckleford?
- Muckleford has approximately 426 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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