Trentham at a glance
Median house
$970,000
Median unit
$253,440
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
1,382
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Trentham.
The postcode for Trentham is 3458 (VIC).
The median house price in Trentham is $970,000.
Trentham (3458) sits in the Macedon Ranges region of Victoria. The median house here is $970,000, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Trentham has roughly 1,382 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Trentham scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Trentham's population at 1,382, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,382
Median age
56
Family households
69%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $970,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $253,440, roughly 74% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $194,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$970,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $253,440.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$386/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$970,000
$253,440
1,382
Median age: 56
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.88% (median rent $350/wk against a $970,000 price tag). Units yield 7.92% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), 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 20261.88%
Based on $970,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20267.92%
Based on $253,440 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 202685%
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.
26
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.
42
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Trentham.
Local schools for Trentham
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Government School Catchment
Trentham District Primary School
Bullarto Primary School
Tylden 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 Trentham.
- What is the median house price in Trentham?
- The median house price in Trentham, VIC 3458 is $970,000. The median unit price is $253,440.
- What is the Trentham postcode?
- Trentham is in the 3458 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- Where is Trentham?
- Trentham is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3458, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Trentham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $386.
- What schools are in Trentham?
- There are 14 schools serving Trentham on this page, including Trentham District Primary School, Bullarto Primary School, Tylden Primary School.
- How walkable is Trentham?
- Trentham has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Trentham?
- Trentham is close to Little Hampton, Lyonville, Newbury, North Blackwood, Tylden South.
- What is the population of Trentham?
- The population of Trentham is approximately 1,382 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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