The communities in Wellington Shire boast a variety of affordable housing options. When compared to similar houses in metropolitan or larger regional centres, properties in Wellington Shire are available at lower prices.

Properties in Wellington vary from quality executive town housing to acreage properties and can complement any lifestyle.

There are many houses and units for sale well within the range of support provided by the Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme. In 2015, the median house price in Sale was $297,000 and surrounding communities of Maffra and Stratford had  median house prices of $230,000 and $260,000 respectively. Units and townhouses were even more affordable at a median price of $227,000. With median house rental for 2015 at $320 per week, it makes sense to buy a home.