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Durham Lead, VIC 3352

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

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$745,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$625,000

Gross Yield (houses)

3.3%

1yr Growth

-

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Durham Lead market and investor summary

In Durham Lead, VIC 3352, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.3%. At 1.8% 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 3.3% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.8% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 168 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Durham Lead: people, income and schools

Durham Lead has a resident population of roughly 408, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 44, skewed a little older, and 95% 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 $100,000 a year, or roughly $1,920 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 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
408
+12% over 5yr
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$100,000/yr
Households renting
3%
Family households
85%
Socio-economic rank
7/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 1038
Unemployment
4.2%

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

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Frequently asked questions about Durham Lead

What should I check before investing in Durham Lead?

Durham Lead has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.8% 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 Durham Lead?

The median property price in Durham Lead, VIC 3352 is $625K for units.

What rental yield does Durham Lead show?

The gross rental yield in Durham Lead is 3.3% for houses and 2.9% 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 Durham Lead?

The current vacancy rate in Durham Lead is 1.8%. 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 Durham Lead?

Durham Lead has a population of approximately 408 residents, with a median age of 44.

What schools are near Durham Lead?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Durham Lead. 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 Durham Lead's population growing?

The population of Durham Lead has grown about 12% 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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