VIC3350· Pop. 66,022Ballarat

MOUNT CLEAR

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

52

Liveability score

47

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$527,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

3.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-3.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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MOUNT CLEAR shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$390/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.50%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-1.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

64 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$558k
2021
$568k
2022
$705k
2023
$570k
2025
$528k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MOUNT CLEAR is a VIC suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.8% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,503/wk

$67k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.9%

64.6% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+3.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

16% apartments

Degree qualified

22.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

100.3 km

Regional

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

61.8%

Balanced market

Walkability

63 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

96.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

766/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3350

🏫22 Primary🎓6 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (22)

St Patrick's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1096(83%)
249 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls35% top SEA quarter

Pleasant Street Primary School (Ballarat)

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1095(83%)
350 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls39% top SEA quarter

St Columba's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1090(81%)
334 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls36% top SEA quarter

Emmaus Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1088(81%)
362 students16:1 student–teacher54% girls33% top SEA quarter

St Thomas More School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1087(81%)
431 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls32% top SEA quarter

Ballarat Steiner School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1076(77%)
64 students7:1 student–teacher58% girls31% top SEA quarter

St Francis Xavier School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1071(76%)
482 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls25% top SEA quarter

Ballarat Primary School (Dana Street)

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1069(75%)
227 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls33% top SEA quarter

Siena Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1055(70%)
336 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls19% top SEA quarter

St Alipius' Parish School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1052(69%)
248 students13:1 student–teacher56% girls19% top SEA quarter

Black Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1042(65%)
397 students14:1 student–teacher50% girls23% top SEA quarter

Lucas Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1029(60%)
527 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls16% top SEA quarter

St Aloysius' School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1022(57%)
254 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls11% top SEA quarter

Caledonian Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1010(52%)
215 students12:1 student–teacher51% girls16% top SEA quarter

Alfredton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1009(51%)
527 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls16% top SEA quarter

Newington Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1007(50%)
278 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls17% top SEA quarter

Ballarat North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1002(48%)
330 students14:1 student–teacher44% girls12% top SEA quarter

Mount Clear Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 991(43%)
221 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

Little Bendigo Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
84 students14:1 student–teacher44% girls14% top SEA quarter

Mount Pleasant Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 972(34%)
129 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Canadian Lead Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 952(25%)
235 students15:1 student–teacher44% girls7% top SEA quarter

Macarthur Street Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 951(25%)
83 students10:1 student–teacher57% girls3% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (6)

Loreto College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1073(76%)
948 students11:1 student–teacher100% girls27% top SEA quarter

St Patrick's College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1055(70%)
1,267 students11:1 student–teacher0% girls21% top SEA quarter

Damascus College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1052(69%)
1,215 students12:1 student–teacher54% girls20% top SEA quarter

Ballarat High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1016(54%)
1,461 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls13% top SEA quarter

Mount Clear College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 996(45%)
982 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Woodmans Hill Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 988(41%)
602 students12:1 student–teacher48% girls12% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Ballarat Clarendon College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1172(98%)
1,896 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls68% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Sovereign Hill School

Government · Inner Regional

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
33/ 100

10.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1038ICSEA · national avg 1000

29 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
37/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 18 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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