Edenhope VIC

Postcode 3318 · West Wimmera LGA

Edenhope is a small community in Victoria within the West Wimmera local government area (postcode 3318). With a population of 937, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Edenhope is $255,000, having declined 4.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $300. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $867.

Edenhope is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1002, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the West Wimmera LGA is moderate at 4,681 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Edenhope offers a gross rental yield of 6.1%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($255K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -4.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.1% High Yield
Price vs State$255K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.1x Affordable
Price Momentum-4.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$255K
-4.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$165
POPULATION
937
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$963
Personal Income /wk$575
Mortgage /mth$867
CRIME (West Wimmera LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)4,681
Total Incidents180
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1002
Total Students193
Government1
Catholic1
Edenhope CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 977
St Malachy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1027
HOSPITALS (1)
Edenhope and District Memorial Hospitalpublic
Data: 2024