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Pearsondale, VIC 3851
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$530,000
market range $500K-$925K
Median Unit
$540,000
Gross Yield (houses)
4.5%
1yr Growth
-
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Pearsondale market and investor summary
In Pearsondale, VIC 3851, the median house sells for around $530K, on a gross rental yield of 4.5% for houses. At 26.5% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Demand is softer at 26.5% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 368 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Pearsondale: people, income and schools
Pearsondale has a resident population of roughly 125, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 89% 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 $81,000 a year (about $1,560 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (4 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 6.5 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
Families have 7 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 125
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $81,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 72%
- Socio-economic rank
- 4/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 7
- avg ICSEA 1005
- Unemployment
- 4.0%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Pearsondale
No properties currently listed in Pearsondale
Search Pearsondale listings →Frequently asked questions about Pearsondale
What should I check before investing in Pearsondale?
Pearsondale has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. House gross rental yield of 4.5% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Pearsondale?
The median property price in Pearsondale, VIC 3851 is $530K for houses and $540K for units.
What rental yield does Pearsondale show?
The gross rental yield in Pearsondale is 4.5% for houses and 2.1% 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 Pearsondale?
The current vacancy rate in Pearsondale is 26.5%. 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 Pearsondale?
Pearsondale has a population of approximately 125 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Pearsondale?
There are 7 schools within roughly 5km of Pearsondale. 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 Pearsondale affordable to buy in?
A median house in Pearsondale costs about 6.5 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). 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 Pearsondale's population growing?
The population of Pearsondale 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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