Mount Alexander Shire Council
Rathscar
Rathscar at a glance
Median house
$235,000
Median unit
$169,200
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
19
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Rathscar.
Rathscar (3465) sits in the Mount Alexander region of Victoria. The median house here is $235,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rathscar has roughly 19 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 $235,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $169,200, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $47,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Rathscar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$235,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $169,200.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$235,000
$169,200
19
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.31% (median rent $240/wk against a $235,000 price tag). Units yield 6.27% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.31%
Based on $235,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)6.27%
Based on $169,200 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 202680%
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 Rathscar's population at 19, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
19
Median age
46
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rathscar 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 3 government primary, 1 Catholic, 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 Rathscar.
Local schools for Rathscar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Natte Yallock Primary School
Timor Primary School
Avoca Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
23.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Ballarat Aerodrome (13 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Rathscar.
- What is the median house price in Rathscar?
- The median house price in Rathscar, VIC 3465 is $235,000. The median unit price is $169,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rathscar postcode?
- Rathscar is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rathscar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in Rathscar?
- There are 6 schools serving Rathscar on this page, including Natte Yallock Primary School, Timor Primary School, Avoca Primary School.
- How walkable is Rathscar?
- Rathscar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rathscar?
- Rathscar is close to Homebush, Wareek, Dunluce, Rathscar West, Timor West.
- What is the population of Rathscar?
- Rathscar has approximately 19 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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