Horsham
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Horsham, VIC 3400.
About Horsham
Welcome to Horsham
Horsham sits in the heart of Victoria's Wimmera region, roughly 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne along the Western Highway. As the region's commercial and administrative hub, it functions as a genuine regional city rather than a small country town, offering a surprisingly full range of services, schools and amenities to a population of just over 15,000.
With the Wimmera River winding through its centre and farming country stretching out towards neighbours Dooen and Vectis, Horsham suits families, farmers and professionals who want the space and pace of country living without giving up decent shops, schools and healthcare. A median age of 40 points to a broad mix of households, from young families to long-term locals and retirees.
Lifestyle & dining
Horsham's town centre, built around Firebrace and Wilson Streets, does a lot of heavy lifting for a place its size, with cafes, pubs, bakeries and restaurants that draw custom from across the Wimmera. The Wimmera River is a genuine feature of daily life here, with riverside paths and green space used for walking, running and fishing right through the middle of town, giving the suburb a relaxed, outdoorsy feel that many regional centres of similar size can't match.
Shopping
As the retail centre for the wider Wimmera district, Horsham offers a level of shopping choice well beyond what its population might suggest, including supermarkets, homewares, department stores and specialty retailers concentrated in and around the CBD. Locals generally don't need to travel to Melbourne or Ballarat for day-to-day needs, and the town's role as a regional service centre means most errands can be done in one trip.
Getting around
The Western Highway runs straight through Horsham, connecting it to Ballarat and Melbourne to the south-east and the South Australian border to the north-west, making it an easy town to drive in and out of. Horsham also has its own train station on the Melbourne to Horsham rail line, along with coach connections, giving residents an alternative to the car for longer trips. Within town, distances are short enough that many day-to-day trips are a quick drive or bike ride, a drawcard for families juggling school runs and work.
Schools & families
Education options are a real strength for a town this size. Families have a choice of Horsham Primary School, Horsham West and Haven Primary School and St Michael and John's Primary School at the primary level, along with Wimmera Lutheran College's Horsham campus offering a faith-based option. Horsham College serves as the main secondary school, while Horsham Special School provides dedicated support for students with additional needs. That breadth of choice, unusual outside metropolitan areas, is a big part of why the town holds onto families rather than losing them to bigger centres.
The property market
Horsham's property market has been on the move, with median house prices sitting at $449,000 after growth of 21.4 percent recently, a strong result for a regional centre and a sign of the town's growing appeal to buyers priced out of larger markets. Units and apartments offer a lower entry point at a median of $349,000, though they make up only a small slice of the market, with current listings running 67 percent houses, 25 percent land, 5 percent apartments or units and 3 percent townhouses. Land availability at that scale points to ongoing new-build activity on the town's fringes, while renters can expect a median of $440 a week, reflecting solid demand across the rental market too.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the riverside precinct, Horsham has the open space and sporting infrastructure typical of a well-established regional city, supporting everything from football and cricket to swimming and athletics. For a town of its size, the combination of river frontage, parkland and organised sport gives residents plenty of ways to stay active without needing to leave town, a point of genuine appeal for families weighing up a move from the city.
Market snapshot
Horsham property market
Median sale price
$449k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$440
per week
Gross rental yield
5.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$245k
Median
$449k
Premium
$728k
Days on market
18
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
249
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +6.4% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Horsham by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Horsham, VIC 3400.
Population
15,134
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,294
median, per week
Median rent
$245
per week
Median mortgage
$1,187
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Horsham
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Wimmera Lutheran College - Horsham Campus
Recent results
Recently sold in Horsham
$279k
3/6 James Street
Sold ~July 2026
$500k
36 Mathoura Street
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
30 Rissmann Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$349k
9 McMillan Court
Sold ~July 2026
$370k
1 Sinclair Place
Sold ~July 2026
$449k
24 Arnott Street
Sold ~July 2026
$145k
21 Philip Street
Sold ~July 2026
$393k
18 Bennett Road
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Horsham suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Horsham?
The median house price in Horsham, VIC is $449k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 21.4%.
How much is rent in Horsham?
The median weekly rent in Horsham is around $440 per week.
Is Horsham a good place to live?
Horsham is a regional city in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, Australia. Horsham is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 15,134 and 7 schools in the area.
What is the population of Horsham?
Horsham has a population of 15,134 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What schools are in Horsham?
There are 7 schools in or near Horsham, including Horsham Special School, Wimmera Lutheran College - Horsham Campus and Horsham Primary School.
How long do homes take to sell in Horsham?
Properties in Horsham take around 18 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Horsham?
Entry-level properties in Horsham start around $245k, while premium homes reach $728k.
What suburbs are near Horsham?
Suburbs near Horsham include Dooen and Vectis.
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