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House Median
This Suburb $620,000
Melbourne Avg $1,083,043
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime Rate 5,333
VIC Average 6,810
Chinese Population
This Suburb 0.5%
VIC Average 6.6%
VCE Schools
Local Schools 1
Nearby Top Schools 0
Train Access
Local Station No
Nearby Station No

Foster Property & Rent

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2014-2024) | Rent data: LGA regional average (2025 Q1)

Price Trend (2014-2024)

House Median Unit Median
House Price
$620K
House Growth
+80% 2014-2024
Unit Price
No data
Unit Growth
+13% 2014-2024
3BR House
$425/week
2BR House
$355/week
3BR Unit
No data
2BR Unit
$365/week

Foster Safety

Data source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Oct 2024 - Sep 2025)
Very Safe
Crime Rate 5,333 per 100,000 Below VIC average (6,810)
109
Total Annual Incidents

Crime Type Distribution Click category for details

A - Against Person 26 23.9%

Includes assault, robbery, sexual offences, threats and intimidation - crimes directly harming personal safety

B - Property Crime 62 56.9%

Includes burglary, vehicle theft, shoplifting, fraud, and property damage - the most common crime type

C - Drug Offences 2 1.8%

Includes drug possession, trafficking, manufacturing, and cultivation of illegal substances

D - Public Order 3 2.8%

Includes disturbing public order, unlawful weapon possession, harassment, and drunk and disorderly conduct

E - Justice Procedures 16 14.7%

Includes breach of bail conditions, resist arrest, breach of community orders, and contempt of court

F - Other Offences 0 0%

Includes environmental crimes, serious traffic violations, public health violations, and other uncategorised offences

Foster Community Overview

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

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

Main 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
Distance to CBD
127 mins
Drive to CBD
204 mins
Transit to CBD
No Station
Bus/drive required

Foster Schools

VCE data: © VCAA (2025)

Suburbs Near FOSTER

Property data: © State Government of Victoria (2024) | 0 nearby suburbs

No nearby suburb data available

📍 About Foster

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.