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Stanhope, VIC 3623

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

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High Yield Suburb

Median House

$505,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$240,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

5.7%

1yr Growth (houses)

+2.3%

market range -2.5% to +30.0%

Investment snapshot for Stanhope

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Stanhope market and investor summary

In Stanhope, VIC 3623, houses show a gross rental yield of 5.7%. House prices have moved +2.3% over the past year. At 5.4% 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 5.7% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Demand is softer at 5.4% vacancy, so longer gaps between tenants are more likely and worth building into the numbers. Houses also take time to sell, around 145 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in Stanhope: people, income and schools

Stanhope is home to around 826 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 49, skewed a little older, and 79% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.

Households here earn a median of about $59,000 a year, or roughly $1,130 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 18% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There is 1 school within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 44 for walkability and 2 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.

Population
826
+2% over 5yr
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$59,000/yr
Households renting
16%
Family households
65%
Socio-economic rank
2/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
1
avg ICSEA 855
Unemployment
4.0%
Walk score
44/100

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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Frequently asked questions about Stanhope

What should I check before investing in Stanhope?

Stanhope has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.7%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What rental yield does Stanhope show?

The gross rental yield in Stanhope is 5.7% for houses and 3.8% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Stanhope?

House prices in Stanhope are up 2.3% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Stanhope?

The current vacancy rate in Stanhope is 5.4%. 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 Stanhope?

Stanhope has a population of approximately 826 residents, with a median age of 49.

What schools are near Stanhope?

There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Stanhope. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Stanhope's population growing?

The population of Stanhope has grown modestly, about 2% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

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