Boolarra VIC

Postcode 3870 · Latrobe (Vic.) LGA

Boolarra is a small community in Victoria within the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area (postcode 3870). With a population of 1,023, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 50. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Boolarra is $450,000, having surged 26.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $375. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Boolarra is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 951, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Latrobe (Vic.) LGA is higher than average at 17,840 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Boolarra offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($450K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +26.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$450K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+26.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$450K
26.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$218
POPULATION
1,023
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age50
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,200
Personal Income /wk$599
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Latrobe (Vic.) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)17,840
Total Incidents14,172
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA951
Total Students28
Government1
Boolarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 951
Data: 2023