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Darnum, VIC 3822
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,370,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$430,000
Gross Yield
-
1yr Growth (houses)
-3.1%
market range -7.5% to +10.0%
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Darnum market and investor summary
Darnum sits in VIC, postcode 3822. House prices have moved -3.1% over the past year and +9.4% over three years. At 5.1% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 5.1% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Darnum: people, income and schools
About 759 people live in Darnum, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 15% over five years. The median age is 41, skewed a little older, and 90% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
Households here earn a median of about $91,000 a year, or roughly $1,740 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 21% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 3 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 6 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 759
- +15% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $91,000/yr
- Households renting
- 6%
- Family households
- 81%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 3
- avg ICSEA 993
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 6/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Darnum
No properties currently listed in Darnum
Search Darnum listings →Frequently asked questions about Darnum
What should I check before investing in Darnum?
Darnum has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Use the available metrics below to compare it with nearby suburbs before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Darnum?
The median property price in Darnum, VIC 3822 is $430K for units.
What does recent house price growth show for Darnum?
House prices in Darnum are down 3.1% over the past year and up 9.4% 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 Darnum?
The current vacancy rate in Darnum is 5.1%. 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 Darnum?
Darnum has a population of approximately 759 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Darnum?
There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Darnum. 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 Darnum's population growing?
The population of Darnum has grown about 15% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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