Rawson at a glance
Median house
$358,500
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
296
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Rawson.
The postcode for Rawson is 3825 (VIC).
The median house price in Rawson is $358,500.
Rawson (3825) sits in the Wellington region of Victoria. The median house here is $358,500, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Rawson has roughly 296 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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What it’s like to live here.
Rawson scores 2/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 15 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rawson's population at 296, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (42%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
296
Median age
46
Family households
53%
Lone person
42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $358,500 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 52% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Rawson on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$358,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$358,500
$171,360
296
Median age: 46
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.12% (median rent $215/wk against a $358,500 price tag). Units yield 6.37% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.12%
Based on $358,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20266.37%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Rawson.
Local schools for Rawson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rawson Primary School
Tanjil South Primary School
Toongabbie Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rawson.
- What is the median house price in Rawson?
- The median house price in Rawson, VIC 3825 is $358,500. The median unit price is $171,360.
- What is the Rawson postcode?
- Rawson is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- Where is Rawson?
- Rawson is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3825, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Rawson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Rawson?
- There are 20 schools serving Rawson on this page, including Rawson Primary School, Tanjil South Primary School, Toongabbie Primary School.
- How walkable is Rawson?
- Rawson has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Rawson?
- Rawson is close to Amor, Erica, Walhalla, Coopers Creek, Jacob Creek.
- What is the population of Rawson?
- The population of Rawson is approximately 296 (2021 Census). 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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