Launching Place VIC

Postcode 3139 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Launching Place is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3139). With a population of 2,495, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $95K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Launching Place is $689,000, having grown strongly 6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,789.

Launching Place is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 969, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Launching Place offers a gross rental yield of 4.0%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($689K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +6.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.0% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$689K/$875K Near Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum+6.0% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education5/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$689K
6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$350
POPULATION
2,495
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,830
Personal Income /wk$795
Mortgage /mth$1,789
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA969
Total Students137
Government1
Launching Place Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 969
Data: 2024