Yarriambiack Shire Council
Watchem West
Watchem West at a glance
Median house
$92,000
Median unit
$66,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
29
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Watchem West.
Watchem West is a suburb in Victoria.
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)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$92,000
$66,240
29
Median age: 37
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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)11.78%
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 202688%
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
29
Median age
37
Family households
69%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Education
Schools in Watchem West.
Local schools for Watchem West
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Donald High School
Donald Primary School
Birchip P-12 School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Watchem West.
- What is the median house price in Watchem West?
- The median house price in Watchem West, VIC 3482 is $92,000. The median unit price is $66,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Watchem West postcode?
- Watchem West is in the 3482 postcode, in VIC, in the Yarriambiack Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Watchem West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Watchem West?
- There are 9 schools serving Watchem West on this page, including Donald High School, Donald Primary School, Birchip P-12 School.
- How walkable is Watchem West?
- Watchem West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Watchem West?
- Watchem West is close to Carron, Watchem, Areegra, Litchfield, Massey.
- What is the population of Watchem West?
- Watchem West has approximately 29 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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