Avenel VIC 3664
Avenel is a town in Victoria, 130 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 35 minutes by car. Population is 1,112; the median age is 49 and the median household income is $73,528 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population grew 6.1% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $300 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,509. 1 school sits within the town boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Avenel a good town?
Avenel scores a C (41/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on prices, weaker on transit.
Mixed results
1 school
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 130.3 km · 97 min drive to Melbourne
More affordable than most
Median $585K · Cheaper than 80% of VIC
Moderate crime risk
Fire 29/100 · Crime 43/100 · Flood 36/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 49 · 1,112 residents
Liveability Rating
41 / 100 · Ranked #549 in VICEach bar is Avenel's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
How do you rate the liveability in Avenel?
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Our score
41 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataAvenel's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $585,000, roughly 26% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$585,000
Based on 36 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 48 days — median across 17 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 22 sales $618K
- 4 bed 9 sales $673K
Land
$292,500
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 81 days — median across 6 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Avenel are currently listed at around $664,000 on average. Based on 18 houses listed in the past six months.
$664K
18 houses listed in the last 6 months.
18 of the suburb's 455 dwellings (4.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Avenel rent for around $525 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$525/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
3 rentals advertised against an estimated 71 rented homes (4.2%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$525/week ($27,000 a year) on a $664,000 median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Avenel safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Avenel sits in the moderate band, with 35 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 70% on the prior year.
35 offences
70.1% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202510 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Avenel, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 123 students in one school (avg 123)
Primary
Walkability
Avenel is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Avenel.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 539
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Strathbogie: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 4 small areas inside this town and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 4 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this town rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Avenel is home to about 1,100 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $74,000 a year, with unemployment at 2.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,112
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$73,528/yr
Census Median Rent
$300/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,509/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$38,948/yr
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
14.1%
Total Dwellings
455
Owner-Occupier Rate
84.4%
Houses
99.6%
Rental Stress
21.2%
Mortgage Stress
24.6%
Work From Home
21.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 93.1%
- Employment Rate
- 58.7%
- Completed Year 12
- 39.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
10 residents (0.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
11.9% of residents (125) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Melbourne (101).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 1,053 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (7 of 548).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,476 a year through Strathbogie based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 96%
- Infrastructure and transport 2%
- Residential 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the town around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Strathbogie
In the year to August 2026, 75 new dwellings were approved across Strathbogie. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are up 166.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Taungurung Land and Waters Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2009).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Mangalore Airport, 9.5 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 360 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Annual rainfall
- 528 mm
- 70 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 29.9°C
- 19 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 3.6°C
- 20 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 3664, 11 of 1,248 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (22 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.6%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3664, 365 rooftop-solar systems totalling 2.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 543 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 27 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
2 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3664 in 2025-26, rank 176 of 298 Victorian postcodes. The most was 10, in 2009-10.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $585,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Sam Birrell The Nationals
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sam Birrell | 35.6% | 64.4% | +35.6 |
| 2022 | Sam Birrell | 32.9% | 67.2% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Damian Drum | 30.0% | 70.0% | -2.5 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Annabelle Cleeland The Nationals
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Annabelle Cleeland NP | 59.9% | 40.1% | 59.9% |
| 2018 | Steph Ryan NP | 59.0% | 34.6% | 65.4% |
| 2014 | Steph Ryan NP | 64.5% | 35.5% | 64.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Avenel?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Avenel
Is Avenel a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Avenel is moderate (43/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Avenel?
Avenel has a low recorded bushfire history (29/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (36/100). These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Avenel a good place to live?
Avenel has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (41/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Avenel?
Avenel, VIC had a population of 1,112 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Avenel, VIC?
The postcode for Avenel, VIC is 3664.
How far is Avenel from Melbourne?
Avenel is 130 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 97 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Avenel?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Avenel was $73,528 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Avenel?
The median advertised rent in Avenel is $525 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Avenel?
The median age of residents in Avenel was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Avenel at risk of bushfire?
Avenel has a low recorded bushfire history (29/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the town relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Avenel?
There is 1 school inside the Avenel boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Avenel?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Avenel, Mangalore Airport (9.5 km away), summer days average 29.9°C, winter nights 3.6°C, 528 mm of rain a year over 70 rainy days, and 19 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Avenel?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Avenel belong to?
Avenel sits within the Strathbogie local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Avenel?
The average residential rates bill through Strathbogie is $2,476 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Avenel?
Across Strathbogie, 75 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 166.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Avenel in?
Avenel sits within the federal Division of Nicholls, currently held by Sam Birrell (The Nationals).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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