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Katandra West, VIC 3634
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$665,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$595,000
Gross Yield (houses)
2.2%
1yr Growth
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Katandra West market and investor summary
In Katandra West, VIC 3634, houses show a gross rental yield of 2.2%. At 4.0% 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 4.0% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 129 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Katandra West: people, income and schools
Katandra West is home to around 492 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 43, 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 $76,000 a year (about $1,470 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 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There is 1 school within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 492
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $76,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 999
- Unemployment
- 2.4%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Katandra West
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What should I check before investing in Katandra West?
Katandra West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 7.1%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Katandra West?
The median property price in Katandra West, VIC 3634 is $595K for units.
What rental yield does Katandra West show?
The gross rental yield in Katandra West is 2.2% for houses and 7.1% 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 Katandra West?
The current vacancy rate in Katandra West is 4.0%. 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 Katandra West?
Katandra West has a population of approximately 492 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Katandra West?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Katandra West. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Katandra West's population growing?
The population of Katandra West 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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