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Mount Bolton, VIC 3352

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

Data updated

Tight Rental Market

Median House

$885,000

Median Unit

$520,000

Gross Yield (houses)

2.9%

1yr Growth

-

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Mount Bolton market and investor summary

Mount Bolton (VIC 3352) runs a median house price of $885K, with houses yielding a gross 2.9%. At 1.6% 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 2.9% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.6% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Mount Bolton: people, income and schools

Mount Bolton is home to around 29 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 12% over five years. The median age is 43, skewed a little older, and families account for 57% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $97,000 a year, or roughly $1,860 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 9.2 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Incomes have risen about 19% 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
29
+12% over 5yr
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$97,000/yr
Households renting
11%
Family households
57%
Socio-economic rank
7/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 986
Unemployment
4.2%

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 Mount Bolton

What should I check before investing in Mount Bolton?

Mount Bolton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Tight rental market (1.6% 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 Mount Bolton?

The median property price in Mount Bolton, VIC 3352 is $885K for houses and $520K for units.

What rental yield does Mount Bolton show?

The gross rental yield in Mount Bolton is 2.9% for houses and 3.0% 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 Mount Bolton?

The current vacancy rate in Mount Bolton is 1.6%. 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 Mount Bolton?

Mount Bolton has a population of approximately 29 residents, with a median age of 43.

What schools are near Mount Bolton?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Mount Bolton. 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 Mount Bolton affordable to buy in?

A median house in Mount Bolton costs about 9.2 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 Mount Bolton's population growing?

The population of Mount Bolton has grown about 12% 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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