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Macarthur, VIC 3286
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$555,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$850,000
Gross Yield (houses)
5.4%
1yr Growth
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Macarthur market and investor summary
In Macarthur, VIC 3286, houses show a gross rental yield of 5.4%. At 3.9% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.4% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Demand is softer at 3.9% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 77 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Macarthur: people, income and schools
Macarthur is home to around 469 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 51, an older, established demographic, 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.
Households here earn a median of about $55,000 a year, or roughly $1,060 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 22% 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
- 469
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $55,000/yr
- Households renting
- 7%
- Family households
- 65%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 954
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Macarthur
No properties currently listed in Macarthur
Search Macarthur listings →Frequently asked questions about Macarthur
What should I check before investing in Macarthur?
Macarthur has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.4%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Macarthur?
The median property price in Macarthur, VIC 3286 is $850K for units.
What rental yield does Macarthur show?
The gross rental yield in Macarthur is 5.4% for houses and 2.6% 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 Macarthur?
The current vacancy rate in Macarthur is 3.9%. 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 Macarthur?
Macarthur has a population of approximately 469 residents, with a median age of 51.
What schools are near Macarthur?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Macarthur. 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 Macarthur's population growing?
The population of Macarthur has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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