Central Goldfields Shire Council
Smeaton
Smeaton at a glance
Median house
$342,000
Median unit
$246,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
245
Median age 51
About
Welcome to Smeaton.
Smeaton (3364) sits in the Central Goldfields region of Victoria. The median house here is $342,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Smeaton has roughly 245 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.
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Houses change hands at $342,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $246,240, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $68,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Smeaton on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$342,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$207/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$342,000
$246,240
245
Median age: 51
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.15% (median rent $207/wk against a $342,000 price tag). Units yield 3.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (7%), 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)3.15%
Based on $342,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.80%
Based on $246,240 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 202684%
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 Smeaton's population at 245, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
245
Median age
51
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Smeaton 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
2
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Smeaton.
Local schools for Smeaton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Newlyn Primary School
Creswick North Primary School
Creswick 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 Smeaton.
- What is the median house price in Smeaton?
- The median house price in Smeaton, VIC 3364 is $342,000. The median unit price is $246,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Smeaton postcode?
- Smeaton is in the 3364 postcode, in VIC, in the Central Goldfields Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Smeaton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $207, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Smeaton?
- There are 13 schools serving Smeaton on this page, including Newlyn Primary School, Creswick North Primary School, Creswick Primary School.
- How walkable is Smeaton?
- Smeaton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Smeaton?
- Smeaton is close to Kingston, Allendale, Lawrence, Broomfield, Ullina.
- What is the population of Smeaton?
- Smeaton has approximately 245 residents. The median age is 51.
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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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