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Barkly, VIC 3381
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$425,000
Median Unit
$585,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.4%
1yr Growth
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Barkly market and investor summary
Barkly (VIC 3381) runs a median house price of $425K, with houses yielding a gross 4.4%. At 6.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.4% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 6.2% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 76 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Barkly: people, income and schools
Barkly has a resident population of roughly 49, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 48, skewed a little older, and families account for 69% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $77,000 a year, or roughly $1,470 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.6 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 35% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
- Population
- 49
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $77,000/yr
- Households renting
- 22%
- Family households
- 69%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 1.8%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Barkly
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Search Barkly listings →Frequently asked questions about Barkly
What should I check before investing in Barkly?
Barkly has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Barkly?
The median property price in Barkly, VIC 3381 is $425K for houses and $585K for units.
What rental yield does Barkly show?
The gross rental yield in Barkly is 4.4% for houses and 3.7% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Barkly?
The current vacancy rate in Barkly is 6.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is softer, with tenants having more choice and rents possibly under pressure.
How many people live in Barkly?
Barkly has a population of approximately 49 residents, with a median age of 48.
Is Barkly affordable to buy in?
A median house in Barkly costs about 5.6 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Barkly's population growing?
The population of Barkly has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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