Badger Creek VIC

Postcode 3777 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Badger Creek is a small community in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3777). With a population of 1,610, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $77K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Badger Creek is $651,000, having dropped significantly 11.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Badger Creek offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($651K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -11.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$651K/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-11.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education3/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$651K
-11.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$323
POPULATION
1,610
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,481
Personal Income /wk$683
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2024