Lysterfield VIC

Postcode 3156 · Knox LGA

Lysterfield is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Knox local government area (postcode 3156). With a population of 6,681, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $143K per year, with an average household size of 3.2 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Italian.

The median house price in Lysterfield is $1.3 million, having risen modestly 1.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $530. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,200.

Lysterfield is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1064, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 25 bus stops. The crime rate in the Knox LGA is moderate at 6,424 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Lysterfield offers a gross rental yield of 2.1%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.3M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +1.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.1% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$875K Above Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+1.8% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$66,223
Mean Income$90,031
Earners4,806
YoY Change+9.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education8/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
1.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$435
POPULATION
6,681
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size3.2
HH Income /wk$2,754
Personal Income /wk$943
Mortgage /mth$2,200
CRIME (Knox LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,424
Total Incidents10,537
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops25
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1064
Total Students482
Government1
Lysterfield Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1064
Data: 2024