Yarriambiack Shire Council
Watchem
Watchem at a glance
Median house
$92,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$66,240
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
124
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Watchem.
Watchem is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$92,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $66,240.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$92,000
Sales data pending
$66,240
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
124
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)9.61%
Based on $92,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)13.74%
Based on $66,240 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 202674%
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
124
Median age
56
Family households
50%
Lone person
36%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Watchem.
Local schools for Watchem
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Birchip P-12 School
Donald Primary School
Donald High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Watchem.
- What is the median house price in Watchem?
- The median house price in Watchem, VIC 3482 is $92,000. The median unit price is $66,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Watchem postcode?
- Watchem is in the 3482 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watchem?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Watchem?
- There are 5 schools serving Watchem on this page, including Birchip P-12 School, Donald Primary School, Donald High School.
- How walkable is Watchem?
- Watchem has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watchem?
- Watchem is close to Morton Plains, Massey, Watchem West, Warmur, Birchip West.
- What is the population of Watchem?
- Watchem has approximately 124 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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