Heyfield VIC

Postcode 3858 · Wellington LGA

Heyfield is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Wellington local government area (postcode 3858). With a population of 2,050, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 47. Households earn a median income of $52K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Heyfield is $335,000, having dropped significantly 14.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,088.

Heyfield is served by 2 schools, including 2 primary. The average ICSEA score is 983, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Wellington LGA is higher than average at 12,111 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Heyfield offers a gross rental yield of 6.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($335K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.4x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -14.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.2% High Yield
Price vs State$335K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.4x Moderate
Price Momentum-14.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education1/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$335K
-14.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$210
POPULATION
2,050
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age47
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,007
Personal Income /wk$530
Mortgage /mth$1,088
CRIME (Wellington LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,111
Total Incidents5,680
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA983
Total Students183
Government1
Catholic1
Heyfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 956
St Michael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1010
HOSPITALS (1)
Heyfield Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024