Ararat Rural City Council
Skipton
Skipton at a glance
Median house
$191,000
Median unit
$137,520
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
609
Median age 53
About
Welcome to Skipton.
Skipton (3361) sits in the Ararat region of Victoria. The median house here is $191,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Skipton has roughly 609 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $191,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $137,520, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $38,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Skipton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$191,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $137,520.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$194/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$191,000
$137,520
609
Median age: 53
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.17% (median rent $190/wk against a $191,000 price tag). Units yield 7.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.17%
Based on $191,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)7.34%
Based on $137,520 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 202681%
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 Skipton's population at 609, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
609
Median age
53
Family households
54%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Skipton 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.
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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Safety
Crime and safety.
31
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
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Skipton.
Local schools for Skipton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Skipton Primary School
Linton Primary School
Cape Clear 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 Skipton.
- What is the median house price in Skipton?
- The median house price in Skipton, VIC 3361 is $191,000. The median unit price is $137,520. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Skipton postcode?
- Skipton is in the 3361 postcode, in VIC, in the Ararat Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Skipton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $194.
- What schools are in Skipton?
- There are 14 schools serving Skipton on this page, including Skipton Primary School, Linton Primary School, Cape Clear Primary School.
- How walkable is Skipton?
- Skipton has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Skipton?
- Skipton is close to Pittong, Mount Emu, Bradvale, Chepstowe, Mortchup.
- What is the population of Skipton?
- Skipton has approximately 609 residents. The median age is 53.
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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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