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Emu Flat, VIC 3522

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

Data updated

Median House

$680,000

Median Unit

$890,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

2.8%

1yr Growth

-

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Emu Flat market and investor summary

Emu Flat (VIC 3522) runs a median house price of $680K, with houses yielding a gross 2.8%. At 3.8% 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 2.8% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 3.8% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.

Living in Emu Flat: people, income and schools

About 338 people live in Emu Flat, a count that has slipped about 3% over five years. The median age is 50, an older, established demographic, and families account for 91% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $68,000 a year, or roughly $1,310 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 42% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

Population
338
-3% over 5yr
Median age
50 years
Median household income
$68,000/yr
Households renting
5%
Family households
91%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
2.6%

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 Emu Flat

What should I check before investing in Emu Flat?

Emu Flat 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 Emu Flat?

The median property price in Emu Flat, VIC 3522 is $680K for houses.

What rental yield does Emu Flat show?

The gross rental yield in Emu Flat is 2.8% 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 Emu Flat?

The current vacancy rate in Emu Flat is 3.8%. 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 Emu Flat?

Emu Flat has a population of approximately 338 residents, with a median age of 50.

Is Emu Flat affordable to buy in?

A median house in Emu Flat costs about 10.0 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). 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 Emu Flat's population growing?

The population of Emu Flat has fallen about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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