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Eltham, NSW 2480
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$955,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$455,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.2%
1yr Growth (houses)
+1.8%
market range -5.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Eltham
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Eltham market and investor summary
In Eltham, NSW 2480, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. House prices have moved +1.8% over the past year and +16.0% over three years. At 4.7% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. 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 106 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Eltham: people, income and schools
Eltham has a resident population of roughly 332, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 48, it reads as skewed a little older, 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.
The typical household income runs to around $103,000 a year (about $1,980 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (3 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 24% 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. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 332
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $103,000/yr
- Households renting
- 15%
- Family households
- 84%
- Socio-economic rank
- 3/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1034
- Unemployment
- 4.8%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Eltham
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Search Eltham listings →Frequently asked questions about Eltham
What should I check before investing in Eltham?
Eltham has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.3%, 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 Eltham?
The median property price in Eltham, NSW 2480 is $455K for units.
What rental yield does Eltham show?
The gross rental yield in Eltham is 2.2% for houses and 5.3% 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 Eltham?
House prices in Eltham are up 1.8% over the past year and up 16.0% over three years. 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 Eltham?
The current vacancy rate in Eltham 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 Eltham?
Eltham has a population of approximately 332 residents, with a median age of 48.
What schools are near Eltham?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Eltham. 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 Eltham's population growing?
The population of Eltham has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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