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Malmsbury, VIC 3446
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$825,000
market range $725K-$900K
Median Unit
$725,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+12.9%
market range +5.0% to +17.5%
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Malmsbury market and investor summary
In Malmsbury, VIC 3446, the median house sells for around $825K, on a gross rental yield of 3.0% for houses. House prices have moved +12.9% over the past year and -1.2% over three years. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.0% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking. Houses also take time to sell, around 102 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Malmsbury: people, income and schools
Malmsbury has a resident population of roughly 905, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 45, it reads as skewed a little older, and 87% 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 $85,000 a year (about $1,640 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 9.7 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 2 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 7 for walkability and 1 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 905
- +3% over 5yr
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $85,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 71%
- Socio-economic rank
- 6/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 2
- avg ICSEA 1075
- Unemployment
- 2.0%
- Walk score
- 7/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Malmsbury
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What should I check before investing in Malmsbury?
Malmsbury has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +12.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Tight rental market (1.5% 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 are typical property prices in Malmsbury?
The median property price in Malmsbury, VIC 3446 is $825K for houses and $725K for units.
What rental yield does Malmsbury show?
The gross rental yield in Malmsbury is 3.0% for houses and 1.8% 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 Malmsbury?
House prices in Malmsbury are up 12.9% over the past year and down 1.2% 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 Malmsbury?
The current vacancy rate in Malmsbury is 1.5%. 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 Malmsbury?
Malmsbury has a population of approximately 905 residents, with a median age of 45.
What schools are near Malmsbury?
There are 2 schools within roughly 5km of Malmsbury. 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 Malmsbury affordable to buy in?
A median house in Malmsbury costs about 9.7 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 Malmsbury's population growing?
The population of Malmsbury has grown modestly, about 3% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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