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Eskdale, VIC 3701
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$620,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$485,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.5%
1yr Growth
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Eskdale market and investor summary
In Eskdale, VIC 3701, houses show a gross rental yield of 4.5%. At 11.6% 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 4.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 11.6% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 565 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Eskdale: people, income and schools
Eskdale has a resident population of roughly 238, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 54, an older, established demographic, and 96% 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 $70,000 a year, or roughly $1,340 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
- Population
- 238
- +0% over 5yr
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $70,000/yr
- Households renting
- 0%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Eskdale
No properties currently listed in Eskdale
Search Eskdale listings →Frequently asked questions about Eskdale
What should I check before investing in Eskdale?
Eskdale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.5% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Eskdale?
The median property price in Eskdale, VIC 3701 is $485K for units.
What rental yield does Eskdale show?
The gross rental yield in Eskdale is 4.5% for houses and 3.7% 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 Eskdale?
The current vacancy rate in Eskdale is 11.6%. 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 Eskdale?
Eskdale has a population of approximately 238 residents, with a median age of 54.
Is Eskdale's population growing?
The population of Eskdale 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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