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Dumbalk, VIC 3956
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$630,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$490,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth
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Dumbalk market and investor summary
In Dumbalk, VIC 3956, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.8%. At 4.7% 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 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 4.7% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 249 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dumbalk: people, income and schools
Dumbalk has a resident population of roughly 455, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, and 82% 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 $58,000 a year (about $1,110 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
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- Population
- 455
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $58,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 2.9%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dumbalk
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Search Dumbalk listings →Frequently asked questions about Dumbalk
What should I check before investing in Dumbalk?
Dumbalk 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 Dumbalk?
The median property price in Dumbalk, VIC 3956 is $490K for units.
What rental yield does Dumbalk show?
The gross rental yield in Dumbalk is 3.8% for houses and 2.6% 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 Dumbalk?
The current vacancy rate in Dumbalk is 4.7%. 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 Dumbalk?
Dumbalk has a population of approximately 455 residents, with a median age of 48.
Is Dumbalk's population growing?
The population of Dumbalk has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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