Timboon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Timboon, VIC 3268.
About Timboon
Welcome to Timboon
Timboon sits in south-west Victoria, in the heart of the Heytesbury dairy country and within easy reach of the Great Ocean Road's western end near Port Campbell. It's a proper country town rather than a commuter suburb, built around a handful of streets, a rail trail, and a farming economy that still shapes daily life.
With a population of around 1,250 and a median age of 47, Timboon suits families who want space and a slower pace, tree-changers drawn to the region's food and wine reputation, and farmers who've worked this land for generations. It's less a satellite of Melbourne than a destination in its own right, popular with weekenders exploring the Great Ocean Road hinterland.
Lifestyle & dining
Timboon has built an outsized reputation for a town its size, largely thanks to the Timboon Railway Shed Precinct, which has become a magnet for visitors drawn to the region's produce. Local dairy, cheese, and cider makers have turned the town into something of a food-trail stop for people exploring the Great Ocean Road region inland from Port Campbell and the Twelve Apostles. For residents, day-to-day life revolves around a close-knit main street with cafes, a pub, and the kind of familiarity you get in a town of this size, where the footy club and local produce matter more than passing trade.
Getting around
Timboon is car-dependent, as is typical of small Western District towns, with the Timboon-Curdievale Road and Cobden-Timboon Road connecting it to the wider region. Cobden and Camperdown are among the nearest larger service towns, while Warrnambool, the region's major centre, is within a manageable drive for bigger shopping, healthcare, and rail connections onward to Melbourne. The Timboon Rail Trail, a repurposed former railway line, is a popular option for cyclists and walkers linking the town to nearby Curdievale, though it's recreational rather than a commuting route.
Schools & families
Timboon P-12 School is the anchor for local families, covering the full schooling journey from prep through to year 12 in the one campus, which is a genuine drawcard for parents who want continuity without sending children away for secondary school. It's a defining feature of the town and a big part of why families choose to settle here rather than in a larger regional centre.
Parks & recreation
The surrounding Heytesbury countryside offers rolling green farmland, and the Timboon Rail Trail gives locals a ready-made path for walking, running, or riding through bushland and along old rail corridors. The nearby coastline, including Port Campbell National Park and the Twelve Apostles, is within a reasonably short drive, making Timboon a base for residents who want proximity to some of Victoria's best-known natural scenery without living directly on the coast.
The property market
Timboon's property market reflects its small-town, rural character. The median house price sits at $508,000, and the suburb has recorded strong recent growth of 13.5%, suggesting healthy demand for a town of its size. Current listings show a dwelling mix weighted toward houses (55%) and land (43%), with a small acreage and rural component (2%), pointing to a market that caters both to buyers after an established home and those wanting to build or run a small rural holding. For buyers priced out of coastal Great Ocean Road towns, Timboon offers a more affordable entry point into the region.
Market snapshot
Timboon property market
Median sale price
$508k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$393k
Median
$508k
Premium
$1.01m
Days on market
77
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
18
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +4.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Timboon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Timboon, VIC 3268.
Population
1,250
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,237
median, per week
Median rent
$260
per week
Median mortgage
$1,200
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Timboon
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Timboon
$550k
50 Timboon - Curdievale Road
Sold ~July 2026
$680k
27c Leahys Lane
Sold ~July 2026
$659k
65 Barrett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$495k
63 Barrett Street
Sold ~June 2026
$470k
6 George Street
Sold ~June 2026
$529k
70 Haywards Road
Sold ~June 2026
$481k
1 Dawson Street
Sold ~June 2026
$475k
21 Church Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Timboon
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Common questions
Timboon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Timboon?
The median house price in Timboon, VIC is $508k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 13.5%.
Is Timboon a good place to live?
Timboon is a town in the Western District of Victoria, Australia. Timboon is an established residential suburb in VIC, with a population of around 1,250 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Timboon?
Timboon has a population of 1,250 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Timboon?
There is 1 school in or near Timboon, including Timboon P-12 School.
How long do homes take to sell in Timboon?
Properties in Timboon take around 77 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Timboon?
Entry-level properties in Timboon start around $393k, while premium homes reach $1.01m.
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Properties in Timboon
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First Home Buyers, Families & Investors
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Entry Level Living, Central & Convenient!
Stunning 5-acre parcel in the heart of Timboon
