Throsby ACT

Postcode 2914 · Unincorporated ACT LGA

Throsby is a smaller suburb in Australian Capital Territory within the Unincorporated ACT local government area (postcode 2914). With a population of 2,405, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 31. Households earn a median income of $165K per year, with an average household size of 3.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, Indian, English.

The median house price in Throsby is $1.2 million, having increased 3.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $745,000 (-4.5% YoY). The median weekly rent is $375 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,710.

Throsby is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1096, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Unincorporated ACT LGA is below average at 2,204 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Throsby offers a gross rental yield of 1.6%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.2M/$1.0M). The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +3.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.6% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.2M/$1.0M Near Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+3.9% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$79,307
Mean Income$89,409
Earners2,016
YoY Change+4.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.2M
3.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$745K
-4.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
2,405
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age31
Household Size3.3
HH Income /wk$3,181
Personal Income /wk$1342
Mortgage /mth$2,710
CRIME (Unincorporated ACT LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,204
Total Incidents53
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1096
Total Students316
Government1
Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1096
Data: 2024