Lake Boga VIC

Postcode 3584 · Swan Hill LGA

Lake Boga is a small community in Victoria within the Swan Hill local government area (postcode 3584). With a population of 982, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 45. Households earn a median income of $74K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Lake Boga is $555,000, having surged 24.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $380. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,083.

Lake Boga is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 988, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 bus stops. The crime rate in the Swan Hill LGA is higher than average at 11,054 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lake Boga offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($555K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 7.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +24.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$555K/$875K Below Median
Affordability7.5x Moderate
Price Momentum+24.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$555K
24.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$200
POPULATION
982
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age45
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,416
Personal Income /wk$746
Mortgage /mth$1,083
CRIME (Swan Hill LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,054
Total Incidents2,322
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops4
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA988
Total Students62
Government1
Lake Boga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 988
Data: 2024