Sebastopol at a glance
Median house
$465,000
Median unit
$365,000
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
15.6k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Sebastopol.
The postcode for Sebastopol is 3356 (VIC).
The median house price in Sebastopol is $465,000.
Sebastopol (3356) sits in the Ballarat region of Victoria. The median house here is $465,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Sebastopol has roughly 15,601 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Sebastopol scores 20/100 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sebastopol's population at 15,601, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
15,601
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $465,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $365,000, roughly 22% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Sebastopol on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$465,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $365,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$465,000
$365,000
15,601
Median age: 39
Rental data as of September 2025· rental-vic
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.47% (median rent $400/wk against a $465,000 price tag). Units yield 4.99% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.47%
Based on $465,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20264.99%
Based on $365,000 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–
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.
1,116
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.
20
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sebastopol.
Local schools for Sebastopol
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Government School Catchment
Phoenix P-12 Community College
Sebastopol Primary School
Mount Pleasant 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 Sebastopol.
- What is the median house price in Sebastopol?
- The median house price in Sebastopol, VIC 3356 is $465,000. The median unit price is $365,000.
- What is the Sebastopol postcode?
- Sebastopol is in the 3356 postcode, in VIC, in the City of Ballarat region.
- Where is Sebastopol?
- Sebastopol is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3356, in the City of Ballarat region.
- What is the average rent in Sebastopol?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Sebastopol?
- There are 20 schools serving Sebastopol on this page, including Phoenix P-12 Community College, St Aloysius' School, Ballarat Christian College.
- How walkable is Sebastopol?
- Sebastopol has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Sebastopol?
- Sebastopol is close to Redan, Mount Pleasant, Delacombe, Ballarat West, Ballarat.
- What is the population of Sebastopol?
- The population of Sebastopol is approximately 15,601 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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