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Plumpton, VIC 3335
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$635,000
market range $625K-$900K
Median Unit
$605,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.1%
1yr Growth
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Plumpton market and investor summary
In Plumpton, VIC 3335, the median house sells for around $635K, on a gross rental yield of 3.1% for houses. At 9.2% vacancy, it is a softer rental market with more choice for tenants.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.1% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 9.2% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers.
Living in Plumpton: people, income and schools
Plumpton has a resident population of roughly 79, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 169% over five years. At a median age of 35, it reads as broadly working-age, and 88% 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 $98,000 a year (about $1,880 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 about 6.5 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia.
Families have 3 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Plumpton sits about 28 km from the CBD. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 79
- +169% over 5yr
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $98,000/yr
- Households renting
- 12%
- Family households
- 60%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 3
- avg ICSEA 1027
- Unemployment
- 5.5%
- Distance to CBD
- 28 km
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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What should I check before investing in Plumpton?
Plumpton has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit 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 Plumpton?
The median property price in Plumpton, VIC 3335 is $635K for houses and $605K for units.
What rental yield does Plumpton show?
The gross rental yield in Plumpton is 3.1% for houses and 4.5% 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 Plumpton?
The current vacancy rate in Plumpton is 9.2%. 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 Plumpton?
Plumpton has a population of approximately 79 residents, with a median age of 35.
What schools are near Plumpton?
There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Plumpton. 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 Plumpton affordable to buy in?
A median house in Plumpton 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 Plumpton's population growing?
The population of Plumpton has grown about 169% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Plumpton from the CBD?
Plumpton is about 28 km from the CBD.
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