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Dobie, VIC 3377

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

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$980,000

Median Unit

$325,000

Gross Yield (houses)

2.5%

1yr Growth

-

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Dobie market and investor summary

In Dobie, VIC 3377, the median house sells for around $980K, on a gross rental yield of 2.5% for houses. At 1.6% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation.

Living in Dobie: people, income and schools

About 33 people live in Dobie, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 64% of households.

On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Population
33
-2% over 5yr
Median age
48 years
Households renting
24%
Family households
64%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
2.5%

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

Properties in Dobie

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Frequently asked questions about Dobie

What should I check before investing in Dobie?

Dobie has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.0%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (1.6% 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 Dobie?

The median property price in Dobie, VIC 3377 is $980K for houses and $325K for units.

What rental yield does Dobie show?

The gross rental yield in Dobie is 2.5% for houses and 7.0% 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 Dobie?

The current vacancy rate in Dobie is 1.6%. 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 Dobie?

Dobie has a population of approximately 33 residents, with a median age of 48.

Is Dobie's population growing?

The population of Dobie has fallen about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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