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Talbot, VIC 3371
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$510,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$195,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.5%
1yr Growth
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Talbot market and investor summary
In Talbot, VIC 3371, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. At 2.8% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.5% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 95 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Talbot: people, income and schools
About 452 people live in Talbot, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 59, an older, established demographic, and 86% 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 $41,000 a year, or roughly $790 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 25% 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 21 for walkability out of 100.
- Population
- 452
- +6% over 5yr
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $41,000/yr
- Households renting
- 9%
- Family households
- 55%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 1
- avg ICSEA 1004
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Walk score
- 21/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Talbot
No properties currently listed in Talbot
Search Talbot listings →Frequently asked questions about Talbot
What should I check before investing in Talbot?
Talbot has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 9.6%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Talbot?
The median property price in Talbot, VIC 3371 is $195K for units.
What rental yield does Talbot show?
The gross rental yield in Talbot is 3.5% for houses and 9.6% 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 Talbot?
The current vacancy rate in Talbot is 2.8%. 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 Talbot?
Talbot has a population of approximately 452 residents, with a median age of 59.
What schools are near Talbot?
There are 1 school within roughly 5km of Talbot. 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 Talbot's population growing?
The population of Talbot has grown modestly, about 6% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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