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Picola, VIC 3639

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

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High Yield Suburb

Median House

$250,000

market range $225K-$650K

Median Unit

$160,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

8.4%

1yr Growth

-

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Picola market and investor summary

In Picola, VIC 3639, the median house sells for around $250K, on a gross rental yield of 8.4% for houses. At 4.9% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.

For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 8.4% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Demand is softer at 4.9% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 530 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Picola: people, income and schools

Picola has a resident population of roughly 206, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 57, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 82% 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 $57,000 a year (about $1,100 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 4.4 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

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Population
206
-1% over 5yr
Median age
57 years
Median household income
$57,000/yr
Households renting
11%
Family households
72%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Unemployment
3.2%

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

Properties in Picola

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Frequently asked questions about Picola

What should I check before investing in Picola?

Picola has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong house gross rental yield of 8.4%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Picola?

The median property price in Picola, VIC 3639 is $250K for houses.

What rental yield does Picola show?

The gross rental yield in Picola is 8.4% for houses. 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 Picola?

The current vacancy rate in Picola is 4.9%. 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 Picola?

Picola has a population of approximately 206 residents, with a median age of 57.

Is Picola affordable to buy in?

A median house in Picola costs about 4.4 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Picola's population growing?

The population of Picola has held roughly flat over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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