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Loch, VIC 3945
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$905,000
market range $700K-$1.1M
Median Unit
$395,000
Gross Yield (units)
2.7%
1yr Growth
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Loch market and investor summary
In Loch, VIC 3945, the median house sells for around $905K. At 8.7% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
Demand is softer at 8.7% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 316 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Loch: people, income and schools
About 707 people live in Loch, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 8% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, 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 $79,000 a year (about $1,530 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 11.4 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 35% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 3 for walkability and 9 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 707
- +8% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $79,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 74%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 990
- Unemployment
- 2.9%
- Walk score
- 3/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Loch
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Search Loch listings →Frequently asked questions about Loch
What should I check before investing in Loch?
Loch 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 are typical property prices in Loch?
The median property price in Loch, VIC 3945 is $905K for houses and $395K for units.
What rental yield does Loch show?
The gross rental yield in Loch is 2.7% 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 Loch?
The current vacancy rate in Loch is 8.7%. 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 Loch?
Loch has a population of approximately 707 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Loch?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Loch. 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 Loch affordable to buy in?
A median house in Loch costs about 11.4 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). 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 Loch's population growing?
The population of Loch 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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