Horsham, VIC 3400 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Horsham is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3400, home to 15,134 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Horsham local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 273 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 15,134
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,294 /week
- Median personal income
- $748 /week
- Median family income
- $1,756 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Horsham
- Statistical region (SA4)
- North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mallee
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $245 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,187
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Ss Michael and John's Primary School
- St Brigid's College
- Horsham Primary School
- Horsham Special School
- Horsham College
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 22 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 77 bus stops
- Masonic Temple/Urquhart St
- Coach Terminal/24 Roberts Ave
- 24 Roberts Ave
- St Michael and John's PS/Roberts Ave
- Horsham Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 15 restaurants
- 8 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 8 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 19 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.1% of the 5,613 resolvable premises in Horsham. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,472 across postcode 3400 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 814 property offences, 588 violent offences, 159 drug offences.
- Wider Horsham LGA: 12,947 offences per 100,000 residents.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Horsham?
Horsham (VIC 3400) had 15,134 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Horsham local government area.
What is the median rent in Horsham?
The median advertised rent in Horsham is $245/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Horsham?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Horsham covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Ss Michael and John's Primary School (0.2 km), St Brigid's College (0.6 km), Horsham Primary School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Horsham?
Horsham is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Horsham?
Across postcode 3400, 2,472 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (814), violent (588), drug offences (159). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Horsham?
78 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Horsham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 22 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
Additional sources for this profile: