Buloke
Ultima
Ultima at a glance
Median house
$138,000
Median unit
$99,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
173
Median age 50
About
Welcome to Ultima.
Ultima (3544) sits in the Buloke region of Victoria. The median house here is $138,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Ultima has roughly 173 residents, with an established, older skew. 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 $138,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $99,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $28,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Ultima on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$138,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $99,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$165/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$138,000
$99,360
173
Median age: 50
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.22% (median rent $165/wk against a $138,000 price tag). Units yield 9.42% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), 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)6.22%
Based on $138,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)9.42%
Based on $99,360 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 · May 202679%
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 Ultima's population at 173, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
173
Median age
50
Family households
47%
Lone person
51%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ultima 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 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
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Education
Schools in Ultima.
Local schools for Ultima
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Woorinen District Primary School
Swan Hill Primary School
Swan Hill Specialist School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Ultima.
- What is the median house price in Ultima?
- The median house price in Ultima, VIC 3544 is $138,000. The median unit price is $99,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ultima postcode?
- Ultima is in the 3544 postcode, in VIC, in the Buloke region.
- What is the average rent in Ultima?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $165, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Ultima?
- There are 13 schools serving Ultima on this page, including Woorinen District Primary School, Swan Hill Christian School, Swan Hill Primary School.
- How walkable is Ultima?
- Ultima has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ultima?
- Ultima is close to Gowanford, Chinangin, Nowie, Meatian, Ultima East.
- What is the population of Ultima?
- Ultima has approximately 173 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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