Avenel VIC

Postcode 3664 · Strathbogie LGA

Avenel is a small community in Victoria within the Strathbogie local government area (postcode 3664). With a population of 1,112, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 49. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Avenel is $548,000, having dipped slightly 1.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $413. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,509.

Avenel is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1002, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station. The crime rate in the Strathbogie LGA is moderate at 5,665 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Avenel offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($548K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -1.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$548K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-1.8% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education5/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$548K
-1.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,112
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age49
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,414
Personal Income /wk$749
Mortgage /mth$1,509
CRIME (Strathbogie LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,665
Total Incidents672
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Avenel Station
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1002
Total Students123
Government1
Avenel Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002
Data: 2024