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Tarwin, VIC 3956
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$855,000
Median Unit
$220,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
2.6%
1yr Growth
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Tarwin market and investor summary
Tarwin (VIC 3956) runs a median house price of $855K, with houses yielding a gross 2.6%. At 2.0% 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 2.6% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 99 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Tarwin: people, income and schools
About 59 people live in Tarwin, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 55, an older, established demographic, and families account for 65% of households.
On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 28% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fixed Wireless.
- Population
- 59
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 55 years
- Households renting
- 13%
- Family households
- 65%
- 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
No properties currently listed in Tarwin
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What should I check before investing in Tarwin?
Tarwin 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?
The median property price in Tarwin, VIC 3956 is $855K for houses.
What rental yield does Tarwin show?
The gross rental yield in Tarwin is 2.6% 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 Tarwin?
The current vacancy rate in Tarwin is 2.0%. 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?
Tarwin has a population of approximately 59 residents, with a median age of 55.
Is Tarwin's population growing?
The population of Tarwin 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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