Loch Sport VIC

Postcode 3851 · Wellington LGA

Loch Sport is a small community in Victoria within the Wellington local government area (postcode 3851). With a population of 1,021, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 63. Households earn a median income of $35K per year, with an average household size of 1.7 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Loch Sport is $365,000, having declined 6.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $700.

Loch Sport is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 910, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 14 bus stops. The crime rate in the Wellington LGA is higher than average at 12,111 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Loch Sport offers a gross rental yield of 5.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($365K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -6.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.7% High Yield
Price vs State$365K/$875K Below Median
Affordability10.4x Stretched
Price Momentum-6.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$365K
-6.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$180
POPULATION
1,021
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age63
Household Size1.7
HH Income /wk$674
Personal Income /wk$433
Mortgage /mth$700
CRIME (Wellington LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)12,111
Total Incidents5,680
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops14
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA910
Total Students21
Government1
Loch Sport Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 910
Data: 2024