Donald VIC

Postcode 3480 · Buloke LGA

Donald is a small community in Victoria within the Buloke local government area (postcode 3480). With a population of 1,472, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Donald is $240,000, having remained flat 0% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $280. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $815.

Donald is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 978, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Buloke LGA is moderate at 4,877 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Donald offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($240K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.4x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +0.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$240K/$875K Below Median
Affordability4.4x Affordable
Price Momentum+0.0% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$240K
0% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$180
POPULATION
1,472
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,044
Personal Income /wk$604
Mortgage /mth$815
CRIME (Buloke LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,877
Total Incidents287
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA978
Total Students202
Government2
Catholic1
Donald High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 968
Donald Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 964
St Mary's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1001
HOSPITALS (1)
East Wimmera Health Service [Donald]public
Data: 2024