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Leigh Creek, VIC 3352
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$745,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$555,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.6%
1yr Growth
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Leigh Creek market and investor summary
In Leigh Creek, VIC 3352, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.6%. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.6% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 108 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Leigh Creek: people, income and schools
Leigh Creek has a resident population of roughly 65, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 43, skewed a little older, and families account for 80% of households.
Households here earn a median of about $97,000 a year, or roughly $1,860 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 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 4 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 65
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $97,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 80%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 909
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Walk score
- 4/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Leigh Creek
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What should I check before investing in Leigh Creek?
Leigh Creek has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.9% 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 rental yield does Leigh Creek show?
The gross rental yield in Leigh Creek is 3.6% 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 Leigh Creek?
The current vacancy rate in Leigh Creek is 1.9%. 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 Leigh Creek?
Leigh Creek has a population of approximately 65 residents, with a median age of 43.
What schools are near Leigh Creek?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Leigh Creek. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Leigh Creek's population growing?
The population of Leigh Creek has grown about 12% 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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