Docklands VIC

Postcode 3008 · Melbourne LGA

Docklands is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Melbourne local government area (postcode 3008). With a population of 15,495, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 32. Households earn a median income of $102K per year, with an average household size of 1.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Chinese, English, Indian.

Units have a median price of $593,000 (+0.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $630. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Docklands is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1133, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 rail stations, 2 ferry wharfves, 44 bus stops. The crime rate in the Melbourne LGA is higher than average at 23,998 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Docklands offers a gross rental yield of 5.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($593K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +0.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.5% High Yield
Price vs State$593K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+0.1% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$63,757
Mean Income$81,181
Earners13,605
YoY Change+2.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education10/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN UNIT
$593K
0.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$411
POPULATION
15,495
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age32
Household Size1.8
HH Income /wk$1,957
Personal Income /wk$1182
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Melbourne LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)23,998
Total Incidents46,695
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations7
Bus Stops44
Ferry Wharves2
South Wharf/Wurundjeri Way #D5
Southern Cross Railway Station/Spencer St #122
Southern Cross Station
Southern Cross Station/Collins St
Southern Cross Station/Collins St #D14
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1133
Total Students616
Government1
Docklands Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133
Data: 2024