Clunes VIC

Postcode 3370 · Hepburn LGA

Clunes is a small community in Victoria within the Hepburn local government area (postcode 3370). With a population of 1,844, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Clunes is $500,000, having dipped slightly 2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,127.

Clunes is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 978, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 rail stations, 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Hepburn LGA is moderate at 4,750 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Clunes offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($500K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -2.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$500K/$875K Below Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum-2.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$500K
-2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$220
POPULATION
1,844
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,037
Personal Income /wk$503
Mortgage /mth$1,127
CRIME (Hepburn LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,750
Total Incidents806
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations2
Bus Stops4
Clunes Station
Clunes Station/Ballarat Maryborough Rd
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA978
Total Students96
Government1
Clunes Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 978
Data: 2024