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Lexton, 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)
3.9%
1yr Growth
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Lexton market and investor summary
In Lexton, VIC 3352, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.9%. 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 3.9% 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.
Living in Lexton: people, income and schools
Lexton has a resident population of roughly 284, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. At a median age of 47, it reads as skewed a little older, and 84% 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 $60,000 a year (about $1,160 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.
It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100.
- Population
- 284
- +12% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $60,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 66%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 4.2%
- Walk score
- 2/100
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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What should I check before investing in Lexton?
Lexton 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 rental yield does Lexton show?
The gross rental yield in Lexton is 3.9% 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 Lexton?
The current vacancy rate in Lexton 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 Lexton?
Lexton has a population of approximately 284 residents, with a median age of 47.
Is Lexton's population growing?
The population of Lexton 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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