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Pound Creek, VIC 3996
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$1,730,000
Median Unit
$700,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
1.7%
1yr Growth
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Pound Creek market and investor summary
In Pound Creek, VIC 3996, the median house sells for around $1.7M, on a gross rental yield of 1.7% for houses. At 3.6% 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 1.7% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Demand is softer at 3.6% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 94 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Pound Creek: people, income and schools
Pound Creek has a resident population of roughly 126, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 14% over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 73% 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 comfortably above the national middle (7 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 20.5 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 34% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
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- Population
- 126
- +14% over 5yr
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $85,000/yr
- Households renting
- 8%
- Family households
- 83%
- Socio-economic rank
- 7/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 3.5%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Pound Creek
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Search Pound Creek listings →Frequently asked questions about Pound Creek
What should I check before investing in Pound Creek?
Pound Creek 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 Pound Creek?
The median property price in Pound Creek, VIC 3996 is $1.7M for houses.
What rental yield does Pound Creek show?
The gross rental yield in Pound Creek is 1.7% 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 Pound Creek?
The current vacancy rate in Pound Creek is 3.6%. 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 Pound Creek?
Pound Creek has a population of approximately 126 residents, with a median age of 53.
Is Pound Creek affordable to buy in?
A median house in Pound Creek costs about 20.5 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 Pound Creek's population growing?
The population of Pound Creek has grown about 14% 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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