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Middle Tarwin, VIC 3956

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$1,005,000

Median Unit

$220,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

2.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

+1.7%

estimate

Investment snapshot for Middle Tarwin

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Middle Tarwin market and investor summary

In Middle Tarwin, VIC 3956, the median house sells for around $1.0M, on a gross rental yield of 2.2% for houses. House prices have moved +1.7% over the past year. At 2.1% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 2.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 98 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Middle Tarwin: people, income and schools

Middle Tarwin is home to around 91 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 85% 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 $101,000 a year (about $1,940 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

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Population
91
+4% over 5yr
Median age
41 years
Median household income
$101,000/yr
Households renting
15%
Family households
76%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
2.9%

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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Frequently asked questions about Middle Tarwin

What should I check before investing in Middle Tarwin?

Middle Tarwin 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 Middle Tarwin?

The median property price in Middle Tarwin, VIC 3956 is $1.0M for houses.

What rental yield does Middle Tarwin show?

The gross rental yield in Middle Tarwin is 2.2% for houses. 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 Middle Tarwin?

House prices in Middle Tarwin are up 1.7% over the past year. 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 Middle Tarwin?

The current vacancy rate in Middle Tarwin is 2.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.

How many people live in Middle Tarwin?

Middle Tarwin has a population of approximately 91 residents, with a median age of 41.

Is Middle Tarwin affordable to buy in?

A median house in Middle Tarwin costs about 10.0 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 Middle Tarwin's population growing?

The population of Middle Tarwin 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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