Alfredton is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3350). With a population of 11,822, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $98K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
The median house price in Alfredton is $605,000, having declined 5.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $400,000 (+11.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,608.
Alfredton is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1048, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 35 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Alfredton offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($605K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.5% year-on-year.
Alfredton is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3350). With a population of 11,822, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 35. Households earn a median income of $98K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.
The median house price in Alfredton is $605,000, having declined 5.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $400,000 (+11.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,608.
Alfredton is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1048, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 35 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Alfredton offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($605K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.5% year-on-year.