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Tarwin Lower, VIC 3956
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$375,000
market range $325K-$650K
Median Unit
$610,000
Gross Yield (houses)
3.4%
1yr Growth (houses)
-0.4%
market range -27.5% to +10.0%
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Tarwin Lower market and investor summary
In Tarwin Lower, VIC 3956, the median house sells for around $375K, on a gross rental yield of 3.4% for houses. House prices have moved -0.4% over the past year. At 2.2% 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 3.4% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 247 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Tarwin Lower: people, income and schools
About 462 people live in Tarwin Lower, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 53, it reads as an older, established demographic, and 88% 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 $66,000 a year (about $1,260 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to roughly 5.7 times local household income, leaving more headroom than most capital-city markets. Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
- Population
- 462
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $66,000/yr
- Households renting
- 11%
- Family households
- 73%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Tarwin Lower
No properties currently listed in Tarwin Lower
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What should I check before investing in Tarwin Lower?
Tarwin Lower 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 Tarwin Lower?
The median property price in Tarwin Lower, VIC 3956 is $375K for houses and $610K for units.
What rental yield does Tarwin Lower show?
The gross rental yield in Tarwin Lower is 3.4% for houses and 2.1% 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 Tarwin Lower?
House prices in Tarwin Lower are down 0.4% 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 Tarwin Lower?
The current vacancy rate in Tarwin Lower is 2.2%. 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 Tarwin Lower?
Tarwin Lower has a population of approximately 462 residents, with a median age of 53.
Is Tarwin Lower affordable to buy in?
A median house in Tarwin Lower costs about 5.7 times the median local household income (more affordable than most capital-city markets). 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 Tarwin Lower's population growing?
The population of Tarwin Lower has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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