Mount Alexander Shire Council
Rathscar West
Rathscar West at a glance
Median house
$235,000
Median unit
$169,200
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Rathscar West.
Rathscar West is a suburb in Victoria.
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)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$235,000
$169,200
31
Median age: 45
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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)6.45%
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 202667%
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.
Population
31
Median age
45
Family households
122%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 West.
Local schools for Rathscar West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Avoca Primary School
Natte Yallock Primary School
Moonambel 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 West.
- What is the median house price in Rathscar West?
- The median house price in Rathscar West, VIC 3465 is $235,000. The median unit price is $169,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Rathscar West postcode?
- Rathscar West is in the 3465 postcode, in VIC, in the Mount Alexander Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rathscar West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Rathscar West?
- There are 14 schools serving Rathscar West on this page, including Avoca Primary School, Natte Yallock Primary School, Moonambel Primary School.
- How walkable is Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West is close to Homebush, Avoca, Moyreisk, Rathscar, Percydale.
- What is the population of Rathscar West?
- Rathscar West has approximately 31 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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