FOSTER福斯特

Other Regional Victoria
House Median
Local$620,000
Melbourne Median$1,083,043
Unit Median
No data
Safety Index
Local Crime Rate5,333
VIC Average6,810
Chinese %
Local0.5%
VIC Average6.6%
VCE Schools
Local1
Nearby0
Train Lines
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

FOSTER Property & Rent

Price data: © State Government of Victoria | Rent data: LGA average

FOSTER median house price is $620K, with +80% growth over 10 years, 43% below Melbourne median.

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$620,000
House Growth
+80%2014-2024
Unit Price
N/A
Unit Growth
+13%2014-2024
3BR House
$425/wk
2BR House
$355/wk
3BR Unit
N/A
2BR Unit
$365/wk

FOSTER Safety Index

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)

Crime rate of 5,333 per 100k residents, 22% below the VIC average. Relatively safe area.

Relatively Safe
Crime rate 5,333 per 100kBelow VIC average (6,810)
109
Total Annual Offences

Crime DistributionClick to view details

FOSTER Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Total population of 2,044, 0.5% Chinese residents, near VIC average.

Population Overview

2,044
Total Population
18
/km² Density
0.5%
Chinese %
Near Average

Top Ethnicities

1
English
861 people
42.1%
2
Aust
786 people
38.5%
3
Irish
267 people
13.1%
4
Scottish
250 people
12.2%
5
Italian
66 people
3.2%

Transport

170.9 km
To CBD
127 min
Drive to CBD
204 min
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive only

FOSTER Nearby Schools

Data source: VCAA 2025 VCE Results | Secondary schools with VCE results only

1 VCE school in FOSTER, top score 38.9.

FOSTER Overview

FOSTER is a regional town located in Other Regional Victoria. The ABS 2021 Census recorded a population of 2,044 residents across the area, creating a population density of 18 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows Foster's median house price sits at $0.6M, representing substantial growth of 80% over the past 10 years.

Education: For secondary education, families can access Foster Secondary College, a local public school that achieved a ranking of #98 among public schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Foster offers residents a notably safe environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data from September 2025 showing a crime rate of 5333 per 100,000 people. This represents just 0.78 times the Victorian average of 6810, making it a very safe area.

Demographics: The community has a modest Chinese population, with Chinese residents comprising 0.50% of the total population, approximately 10 people, representing a smaller Chinese community within the town.

Transport: Foster is positioned approximately 170.9km from the CBD, with the journey typically taking around 127 minutes by car. The town does not have access to a train station.

FOSTER FAQ

According to Data Vic Q2 2025, FOSTER has a median house price of $0.6M, up 80% over 10 years. Unit data is limited due to low transaction volume. Moderate price growth, suitable for owner-occupiers or long-term holdings.