Bruthen VIC

Postcode 3885 · East Gippsland LGA

Bruthen is a small community in Victoria within the East Gippsland local government area (postcode 3885). With a population of 820, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Bruthen is $323,000, having dropped significantly 34.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Bruthen is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 994, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 1 bus stop. The crime rate in the East Gippsland LGA is higher than average at 13,055 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Bruthen offers a gross rental yield of 6.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($323K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -34.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.4% High Yield
Price vs State$323K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.2x Affordable
Price Momentum-34.8% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$45,772
Mean Income$53,472
Earners5,669
YoY Change+1.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$323K
-34.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
820
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,198
Personal Income /wk$625
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (East Gippsland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,055
Total Incidents6,497
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops1
Station Rd/Great Alpine Rd
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA994
Total Students72
Government1
Bruthen Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994
Data: 2024