Dimboola VIC

Postcode 3414 · Hindmarsh LGA

Dimboola is a small community in Victoria within the Hindmarsh local government area (postcode 3414). With a population of 1,635, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $55K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, German.

The median house price in Dimboola is $260,000, having declined 7.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $290. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $800.

Dimboola is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 972, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Hindmarsh LGA is moderate at 6,724 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Dimboola offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($260K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -7.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.8% High Yield
Price vs State$260K/$875K Below Median
Affordability4.7x Affordable
Price Momentum-7.5% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$260K
-7.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$170
POPULATION
1,635
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,059
Personal Income /wk$575
Mortgage /mth$800
CRIME (Hindmarsh LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,724
Total Incidents367
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops2
Dimboola Station
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA972
Total Students209
Government2
Dimboola Memorial Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 956
Dimboola Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 989
HOSPITALS (1)
Dimboola District Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024