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Property Investment in Ararat, VIC

37 suburbs in Ararat council area · Population ~11,732 · 5,407 dwellings · 4,211 km²

Ararat Council Average R-Score 85 / 100 — top suburb in Ararat scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Ararat100

Highest R-Score out of 37 suburbs in Ararat

Ararat council average85

Across 12 scored suburbs in Ararat

Suburb medians in Ararat range from $58,000 to $4,228,740.

3-year population movement: +0.1%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.9% of stock (~49 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $450M. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (14%), Public Administration and Safety (14%), Manufacturing (12%).

Typical suburb median price$410,000

Across 37 suburbs in Ararat (Sept 2026) · ~720 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.6%

Median asking rent ~$385/wk · Vacancy 5.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Ararat100/100

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Ararat (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Ararat

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Ararat (Victoria).

Is Ararat (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Ararat (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 85/100 across 37 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Ararat, the typical suburb median price is $410,000, median weekly rent is $385/wk, gross rental yield is 4.6%, and vacancy sits at 5.1%.

Which suburbs in Ararat have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Ararat (VIC) are Maroona (100/100, median $79,000), Warrak (99/100, median $285,000), Wickliffe (99/100, median $410,000), Willaura (98/100, median $340,000), Ararat (97/100, median $466,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Ararat?

Across Ararat (VIC), the median suburb property price is $410,000, median asking rent is $385/wk, and median gross yield is 4.6%, with homes averaging 720 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Ararat include Warrak (11.6%), Wickliffe (9.3%), Willaura (6.8%).

What are the demographics and size of the Ararat council area?

Ararat is a Local Government Area in Victoria with an ABS estimated resident population of 11,732, approximately 5,407 dwellings, covering 4,211 sq km.

What are the best streets in Ararat (VIC)?

Every street across all 37 suburbs in Ararat is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.