Northern Grampians Shire Council
Stawell
Stawell at a glance
Median house
$380,000
Median unit
$290,000
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
6,220
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Stawell.
Stawell (3380) sits in the Northern Grampians region of Victoria. The median house here is $380,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Stawell has roughly 6,220 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stawell 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stawell's population at 6,220, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,220
Median age
47
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $380,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $290,000, roughly 24% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Stawell on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$380,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $290,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$380,000
$290,000
6,220
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.87% (median rent $210/wk against a $380,000 price tag). Units yield 3.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), 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 20262.87%
Based on $380,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.77%
Based on $290,000 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 · May 202672%
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.
532
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
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stawell.
Local schools for Stawell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stawell Primary School
Skene Street Specialist School
Stawell Secondary College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Stawell.
- What is the median house price in Stawell?
- The median house price in Stawell, VIC 3380 is $380,000. The median unit price is $290,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Stawell postcode?
- Stawell is in the 3380 postcode, in VIC, in the Northern Grampians Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stawell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Stawell?
- There are 6 schools serving Stawell on this page, including Stawell Primary School, Skene Street Specialist School, St Patrick's School.
- How walkable is Stawell?
- Stawell has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Stawell?
- Stawell is close to Bridge Inn, Stawell West, Concongella, Concongella, Germania.
- What is the population of Stawell?
- Stawell has approximately 6,220 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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