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Wedderburn

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3518
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 0% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $350,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing above the territorial average of 4.48% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of N/A.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in WEDDERBURN usually have to wait an average of 105.5 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The VIC suburb ranks 668th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a N/A return.

It also places places th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Wedderburn is a regional township in north-central Victoria, approximately 225 kilometres north-west of Melbourne’s CBD and about 75 kilometres north-west of Bendigo within the Loddon Shire. Established during the Victorian gold rush of the 1850s, the township developed as an important mining and agricultural centre and today serves as the principal service hub for the surrounding farming district. Wedderburn is situated on the traditional lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung people.

According to the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics Census, Wedderburn had a population of 1,057 people with a median age of 55 years. Detached houses comprise the predominant housing type, with a mix of heritage residences, established family homes and rural lifestyle properties. The township supports a stable regional community, with agriculture, healthcare, retail and tourism contributing to the local economy.

Road access is provided via the Calder Highway, connecting Wedderburn with Bendigo, Charlton, Mildura and Melbourne. Public transport includes V/Line coach services linking the township with Bendigo and neighbouring regional centres, while the nearest V/Line rail services operate from Bendigo, providing regular connections to Melbourne. Private vehicles remain the principal mode of transport for residents due to the regional setting.

Wedderburn provides a comprehensive range of essential services, including a supermarket, medical centre, pharmacy, P–12 school, cafés, retail businesses, sporting facilities and community amenities. Additional government services, tertiary education and specialist healthcare are available in Bendigo, which serves as the principal regional centre for north-central Victoria.

The township offers a variety of recreational and cultural opportunities. Residents and visitors have access to parks, sporting reserves, walking tracks and cycling routes. Nearby attractions include Kooyoora State Park, Melville Caves and the Wedderburn Gold Battery Museum, reflecting the area's rich goldfields history. The surrounding Loddon region also provides opportunities to explore nature reserves, scenic countryside, local markets and seasonal community events, supporting a diverse range of outdoor and cultural experiences throughout the year.

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