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Poowong, VIC 3988
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,005,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$345,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.7%
1yr Growth
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Poowong market and investor summary
In Poowong, VIC 3988, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.7%. At 2.7% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 148 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Poowong: people, income and schools
Poowong is home to around 717 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and 84% 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 $85,000 a year (about $1,630 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 31% 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. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 2 for walkability out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 717
- +5% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $85,000/yr
- Households renting
- 8%
- Family households
- 75%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 990
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Walk score
- 2/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Poowong
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Search Poowong listings →Frequently asked questions about Poowong
What should I check before investing in Poowong?
Poowong 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 Poowong?
The median property price in Poowong, VIC 3988 is $345K for units.
What rental yield does Poowong show?
The gross rental yield in Poowong is 3.7% for houses and 3.9% 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 Poowong?
The current vacancy rate in Poowong is 2.7%. 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 Poowong?
Poowong has a population of approximately 717 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near Poowong?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Poowong. 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 Poowong's population growing?
The population of Poowong has grown modestly, about 5% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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