Metung vs Strathtulloh
Property investment comparison - Metung, VIC 3904 vs Strathtulloh, VIC 3338
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Metung wins 1, Strathtulloh wins 1. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Metung | Strathtulloh |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $630K | $630K |
| Median unit price | $200K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.20% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | - |
| 1-year house growth | -0.5%estimate | +0.0% |
| 3-year house growth | - | -2.5% |
| Vacancy rate | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Population | 1,899 | 3,997 |
Metung vs Strathtulloh: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $630K in Metung and $630K in Strathtulloh.
Over the past year house prices moved -0.5% in Metung (an estimate) and +0.0% in Strathtulloh, so recent momentum favours Strathtulloh, while Metung went backwards.
Rental vacancy is 2.8% in Metung and 3.8% in Strathtulloh, so landlords in Metung face less competition for tenants.
Strathtulloh is the bigger suburb, with a population of 3,997 against 1,899, roughly 2.1 times the size of Metung; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Strathtulloh for recent price momentum, Metung for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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