Jamieson
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Jamieson, VIC 3723.
About Jamieson
Welcome to Jamieson
Jamieson sits in Victoria's High Country, in the Shire of Mansfield, tucked where the Jamieson and Goulburn Rivers meet roughly 200 kilometres north-east of Melbourne. It's a small, quiet township that has long served as a gateway to the surrounding mountains, forests and lakes rather than a commuter suburb in any conventional sense.
With a population of just 382 and a median age of 62, Jamieson is a place for those seeking space, slower rhythms and a genuine connection to the bush rather than city convenience. It suits retirees, tree-changers, weekenders and anyone drawn to fishing, four-wheel-driving or simply the quiet of a small country town.
Lifestyle & recreation
Life in Jamieson revolves around the outdoors. The town's position at the junction of the Jamieson and Goulburn Rivers makes it a well-known base for trout fishing, canoeing and river swimming, while nearby Lake Eildon offers boating and houseboating for those willing to drive a short distance. The surrounding state forests and High Country tracks draw four-wheel-drivers, trail bike riders and bushwalkers, particularly through the warmer months.
The pace here is unhurried. Jamieson's historic pub and small general store form the social hub of the town, and much of the appeal lies in the sense of history that lingers in its old buildings, a legacy of its gold-mining past. For residents and visitors alike, the drawcard is the landscape itself rather than any bustling main street.
Schools & families
Jamieson Primary School serves the local area, giving families in the town access to schooling without needing to travel further afield for the early years. Given the town's older median age of 62, it's a community more geared towards retirees and grey nomads than young families, though the school remains an important anchor for those who do live and raise children here.
Secondary schooling and broader services are generally sought in nearby Mansfield, which also provides the shops, medical facilities and sporting clubs that a town of Jamieson's size doesn't support locally.
Getting around
Jamieson is reached via the Jamieson-Licola Road and Jamieson Road, linking the town to Mansfield to the north-west, itself the main service centre for the region. There's no train line this far into the High Country, so a car is essential for daily life, whether for stocking up on supplies, reaching medical appointments or connecting with the broader Goulburn Valley and Melbourne beyond.
The drive to Melbourne takes around two and a half to three hours, making Jamieson more of a destination for extended stays, retirement or holiday living than a commutable option. Locally, the town itself is small enough to get around easily on foot.
Housing & architecture
Jamieson's housing stock reflects its heritage as a historic goldfields town, with weatherboard and timber cottages sitting alongside more recent builds. Current listings in the suburb show a dwelling mix of 73% houses and 27% land, pointing to a market that still has room for those wanting to build a bush retreat or holiday home from scratch rather than buy established.
Block sizes tend to be generous compared with metropolitan areas, and many properties back onto rivers, forest or open countryside, a key part of the appeal for buyers chasing a genuine rural or riverside lifestyle.
The property market
Jamieson's small size means its property market moves differently to larger regional centres or city suburbs, with limited listings at any given time and demand often driven by lifestyle buyers rather than investors or families needing to be close to schools and jobs. The current split of 73% houses to 27% land in listings suggests a reasonable opportunity for buyers wanting to either purchase an existing home or secure a block and build to their own design.
With a population of only 382 and a median age of 62, the town's buyer pool tends to skew towards retirees, weekenders and those looking for a quieter, nature-focused way of life, which shapes the type of property that changes hands here.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Jamieson, VIC 3723.
Population
382
residents (2021)
Median age
62
years
Household income
$880
median, per week
Median rent
$200
per week
Median mortgage
$1,300
per month
Mortgage / income
34%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
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Recently sold in Jamieson
$284k
Lot 5/30 Nash Street
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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Jamieson suburb FAQ
Is Jamieson a good place to live?
Jamieson is a town in Victoria, Australia. Jamieson is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 382 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Jamieson?
Jamieson has a population of 382 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 62.
What schools are in Jamieson?
There is 1 school in or near Jamieson, including Jamieson Primary School.
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