Mallacoota VIC

Postcode 3892 · East Gippsland LGA

Mallacoota is a small community in Victoria within the East Gippsland local government area (postcode 3892). With a population of 1,183, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 59. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, managers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Mallacoota is $490,000, having dropped significantly 11.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $400. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,148.

Mallacoota is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1019, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the East Gippsland LGA is higher than average at 13,055 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Mallacoota offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($490K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -11.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$490K/$875K Below Median
Affordability9.1x Moderate
Price Momentum-11.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education5/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$490K
-11.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$221
POPULATION
1,183
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age59
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$1,031
Personal Income /wk$591
Mortgage /mth$1,148
CRIME (East Gippsland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,055
Total Incidents6,497
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1019
Total Students126
Government1
Mallacoota P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1019
Data: 2024