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Dockers Plains, VIC 3678
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$650,000
Median Unit
$360,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
5.9%
1yr Growth
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Dockers Plains market and investor summary
Dockers Plains (VIC 3678) runs a median house price of $650K, with houses yielding a gross 5.9%. At 3.0% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.9% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Houses also take time to sell, around 69 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dockers Plains: people, income and schools
About 59 people live in Dockers Plains, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, and 86% 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 $86,000 a year, or roughly $1,660 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.5 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 59
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $86,000/yr
- Households renting
- 14%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dockers Plains
No properties currently listed in Dockers Plains
Search Dockers Plains listings →Frequently asked questions about Dockers Plains
What should I check before investing in Dockers Plains?
Dockers Plains has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Dockers Plains?
The median property price in Dockers Plains, VIC 3678 is $650K for houses.
What rental yield does Dockers Plains show?
The gross rental yield in Dockers Plains is 5.9% for houses. 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 Dockers Plains?
The current vacancy rate in Dockers Plains is 3.0%. 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 Dockers Plains?
Dockers Plains has a population of approximately 59 residents, with a median age of 51.
Is Dockers Plains affordable to buy in?
A median house in Dockers Plains costs about 7.5 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 Dockers Plains's population growing?
The population of Dockers Plains has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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