Wellington Shire Council
Thomson
Thomson at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
21.1k
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Thomson.
Thomson is a suburb in Victoria.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$183/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
21,078
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.70%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.55%
Based on $171,360 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–
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.
Population
21,078
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Thomson.
Local schools for Thomson
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Heyfield Primary School
Cowwarr Primary School
Toongabbie Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Thomson.
- What is the median house price in Thomson?
- The median house price in Thomson, VIC 3825 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Thomson postcode?
- Thomson is in the 3825 postcode, in VIC, in the Wellington Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Thomson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $183.
- What schools are in Thomson?
- There are 6 schools serving Thomson on this page, including St Michael's School, Heyfield Primary School, Cowwarr Primary School.
- How walkable is Thomson?
- Thomson has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near Thomson?
- Thomson is close to Heyfield, Dawson, Cowwarr, Winnindoo, Seaton.
- What is the population of Thomson?
- Thomson has approximately 21,078 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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