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Macclesfield, VIC 3782
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,370,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$965,000
Gross Yield (houses)
1.6%
1yr Growth (houses)
+3.0%
market range +0.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for Macclesfield
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Macclesfield market and investor summary
In Macclesfield, VIC 3782, houses show a gross rental yield of 1.6%. House prices have moved +3.0% over the past year and -4.7% over three years. At 5.3% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 1.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 5.3% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 69 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Macclesfield: people, income and schools
Macclesfield is home to around 878 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 49, skewed a little older, and 96% 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 $118,000 a year, or roughly $2,270 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 21% 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. It is roughly 46 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 878
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 49 years
- Median household income
- $118,000/yr
- Households renting
- 4%
- Family households
- 59%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 4
- avg ICSEA 1039
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 46 km
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Macclesfield
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What should I check before investing in Macclesfield?
Macclesfield 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 Macclesfield?
The median property price in Macclesfield, VIC 3782 is $965K for units.
What rental yield does Macclesfield show?
The gross rental yield in Macclesfield is 1.6% for houses and 3.3% for units. 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 Macclesfield?
House prices in Macclesfield are up 3.0% over the past year and down 4.7% over three years. 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 Macclesfield?
The current vacancy rate in Macclesfield is 5.3%. 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 Macclesfield?
Macclesfield has a population of approximately 878 residents, with a median age of 49.
What schools are near Macclesfield?
There are 4 schools within roughly 5km of Macclesfield. 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 Macclesfield's population growing?
The population of Macclesfield has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Macclesfield from the CBD?
Macclesfield is about 46 km from the CBD.
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