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Dunkeld, VIC 3294
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$685,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$230,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
-4.1%
market range -15.0% to +15.0%
Investment snapshot for Dunkeld
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Dunkeld market and investor summary
In Dunkeld, VIC 3294, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.9%. House prices have moved -4.1% over the past year. At 0.9% 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 4.9% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 152 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Dunkeld: people, income and schools
Dunkeld has a resident population of roughly 688, 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 65% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $68,000 a year (about $1,310 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 25% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 9 for walkability and 3 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 688
- -0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $68,000/yr
- Households renting
- 23%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1046
- Unemployment
- 2.1%
- Walk score
- 9/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Dunkeld
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Search Dunkeld listings →Frequently asked questions about Dunkeld
What should I check before investing in Dunkeld?
Dunkeld has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Tight rental market (0.9% 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 rental yield does Dunkeld show?
The gross rental yield in Dunkeld is 4.9% for houses and 2.8% 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 Dunkeld?
House prices in Dunkeld are down 4.1% over the past year. 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 Dunkeld?
The current vacancy rate in Dunkeld is 0.9%. 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 Dunkeld?
Dunkeld has a population of approximately 688 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near Dunkeld?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Dunkeld. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Dunkeld's population growing?
The population of Dunkeld has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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