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Stawell, VIC 3380
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$485,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$260,000
market range $225K-$300K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.9%
1yr Growth (houses)
+14.8%
market range +12.5% to +20.0%
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Stawell market and investor summary
In Stawell, VIC 3380, houses show a gross rental yield of 5.9%. House prices have moved +14.8% over the past year and +18.2% over three years. At 1.9% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.9% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.9% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Stawell: people, income and schools
Stawell is home to around 6,220 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 47, skewed a little older, and 72% of homes are owner-occupied.
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 (1 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 14% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
There are 6 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 64 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 6,220
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $59,000/yr
- Households renting
- 25%
- Family households
- 61%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 6
- avg ICSEA 946
- Unemployment
- 1.9%
- Walk score
- 64/100
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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What should I check before investing in Stawell?
Stawell has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.9%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +14.8% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Stawell?
The median property price in Stawell, VIC 3380 is $260K for units.
What rental yield does Stawell show?
The gross rental yield in Stawell is 5.9% for houses. 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 Stawell?
House prices in Stawell are up 14.8% over the past year and up 18.2% over three years. 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 Stawell?
The current vacancy rate in Stawell is 1.9%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Stawell?
Stawell has a population of approximately 6,220 residents, with a median age of 47.
What schools are near Stawell?
There are 6 schools within roughly 5km of Stawell. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Stawell's population growing?
The population of Stawell 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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