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Kialla West, VIC 3631

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

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High Yield SuburbTight Rental Market

Median House

$415,000

market range $375K-$900K

Median Unit

$315,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

8.0%

1yr Growth (houses)

+1.0%

market range -22.5% to +15.0%

Investment snapshot for Kialla West

Kialla West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Kialla West market and investor summary

Kialla West (VIC 3631) runs a median house price of $415K, with houses yielding a gross 8.0%. House prices have moved +1.0% over the past year. At 1.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 8.0% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 65 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Kialla West: people, income and schools

Kialla West is home to around 415 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. The median age is 43, skewed a little older, and 89% 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 $105,000 a year, or roughly $2,020 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 4.0 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 15% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 4 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
415
+8% over 5yr
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$105,000/yr
Households renting
6%
Family households
82%
Socio-economic rank
8/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
4
avg ICSEA 1025
Unemployment
3.2%

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 Kialla West

What should I check before investing in Kialla West?

Kialla West has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 8.0%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Tight rental market (1.4% 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 Kialla West?

The median property price in Kialla West, VIC 3631 is $415K for houses.

What rental yield does Kialla West show?

The gross rental yield in Kialla West is 8.0% for houses. 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 Kialla West?

House prices in Kialla West are up 1.0% over the past year. 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 Kialla West?

The current vacancy rate in Kialla West is 1.4%. 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 Kialla West?

Kialla West has a population of approximately 415 residents, with a median age of 43.

What schools are near Kialla West?

There are 4 schools within roughly 5km of Kialla West. 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 Kialla West affordable to buy in?

A median house in Kialla West costs about 4.0 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Kialla West's population growing?

The population of Kialla West has grown about 8% 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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