Jackass Flat VIC

Postcode 3556 · Greater Bendigo LGA

Jackass Flat is a small community in Victoria within the Greater Bendigo local government area (postcode 3556). With a population of 1,907, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 28. Households earn a median income of $94K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Jackass Flat is $544,000, having grown strongly 5.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $440. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,515.

Public transport access includes 8 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Bendigo LGA is higher than average at 9,634 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Jackass Flat offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($544K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$544K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.6% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$544K
5.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
1,907
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age28
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,805
Personal Income /wk$869
Mortgage /mth$1,515
CRIME (Greater Bendigo LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)9,634
Total Incidents12,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops8
Data: 2024