Loddon Shire Council
Prairie
Prairie at a glance
Median house
$332,000
Median unit
$239,040
Population
137
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Prairie.
Prairie (3572) sits in the Loddon region of Victoria. The median house here is $332,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Prairie has roughly 137 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
Houses change hands at $332,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $239,040, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $66,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Prairie on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$332,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $239,040.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$332,000
$239,040
137
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.92% (median rent $250/wk against a $332,000 price tag). Units yield 4.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.92%
Based on $332,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.63%
Based on $239,040 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–
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 Prairie's population at 137, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
137
Median age
48
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
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 2 government primary.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Prairie.
Local schools for Prairie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
East Loddon P-12 College
Raywood Primary School
Lockington Consolidated School
© 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 Prairie.
- What is the median house price in Prairie?
- The median house price in Prairie, VIC 3572 is $332,000. The median unit price is $239,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Prairie postcode?
- Prairie is in the 3572 postcode, in VIC, in the Loddon Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Prairie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Prairie?
- There are 4 schools serving Prairie on this page, including East Loddon P-12 College, Raywood Primary School, Lockington Consolidated School.
- What suburbs are near Prairie?
- Prairie is close to Piavella, Mitiamo, Dingee, Yallook, Calivil.
- What is the population of Prairie?
- Prairie has approximately 137 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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