Clifton Springs VIC

Postcode 3222 · Greater Geelong LGA

Clifton Springs is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3222). With a population of 7,646, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Clifton Springs is $672,000, having risen modestly 0.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $554,000 (+6.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Clifton Springs is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1003, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 33 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Clifton Springs offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($672K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +0.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$672K/$875K Near Median
Affordability9.6x Moderate
Price Momentum+0.3% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,917
Mean Income$63,967
Earners10,582
YoY Change+7.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$672K
0.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$554K
6.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
7,646
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,348
Personal Income /wk$683
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops33
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1003
Total Students472
Government1
Clifton Springs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1003
Data: 2024