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Darley, VIC 3340

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental Market

Median House

$665,000

market range $625K-$750K

Median Unit

$430,000

market range $400K-$475K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.9%

1yr Growth (houses)

+2.6%

market range +0.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Darley

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Darley market and investor summary

In Darley, VIC 3340, the median house sells for around $665K, on a gross rental yield of 3.9% for houses. House prices have moved +2.6% over the past year and -5.9% over three years. At 1.8% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Darley: people, income and schools

Darley is home to around 9,190 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and 81% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

The typical household income runs to around $101,000 a year (about $1,950 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 6.6 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Families have 6 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Darley sits about 51 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
9,190
+12% over 5yr
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$101,000/yr
Households renting
17%
Family households
80%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
6
avg ICSEA 1008
Unemployment
4.5%
Distance to CBD
51 km
Walk score
1/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Darley

What should I check before investing in Darley?

Darley has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.2%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (1.8% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Darley?

The median property price in Darley, VIC 3340 is $665K for houses and $430K for units.

What rental yield does Darley show?

The gross rental yield in Darley is 3.9% for houses and 5.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Darley?

House prices in Darley are up 2.6% over the past year and down 5.9% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Darley?

The current vacancy rate in Darley is 1.8%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Darley?

Darley has a population of approximately 9,190 residents, with a median age of 40.

What schools are near Darley?

There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Darley. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Darley affordable to buy in?

A median house in Darley costs about 6.6 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Darley's population growing?

The population of Darley has grown about 12% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Darley from the CBD?

Darley is about 51 km from the CBD.

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