Eureka VIC

Postcode 3350 · Ballarat LGA

Eureka is a small community in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3350). With a population of 633, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, professionals, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Eureka is $425,000, having dropped significantly 18.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,096.

Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Eureka offers a gross rental yield of 5.0%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($425K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -18.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.0% High Yield
Price vs State$425K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.0x Moderate
Price Momentum-18.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$425K
-18.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$270
POPULATION
633
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,168
Personal Income /wk$674
Mortgage /mth$1,096
CRIME (Ballarat LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,695
Total Incidents14,481
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
Data: 2024