Maryborough VIC

Postcode 3465 · Central Goldfields LGA

Maryborough is a mid-sized suburb in Victoria within the Central Goldfields local government area (postcode 3465). With a population of 8,160, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Maryborough is $388,000, having dipped slightly 2.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $307,000 (-4.1% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $350. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,000.

Maryborough is served by 3 schools, including 1 primary, 1 secondary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 981, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 82 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Central Goldfields LGA is higher than average at 10,450 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Maryborough offers a gross rental yield of 4.7%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($388K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -2.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.7% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$388K/$875K Below Median
Affordability8.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-2.9% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$43,533
Mean Income$49,882
Earners4,178
YoY Change+3.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$388K
-2.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$307K
-4.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$240
POPULATION
8,160
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$876
Personal Income /wk$511
Mortgage /mth$1,000
CRIME (Central Goldfields LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,450
Total Incidents1,441
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops82
Maryborough Station
Maryborough Station/Station St
Maryborough Station/Victoria St
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA981
Total Students1,650
Government1
Independent1
Catholic1
Maryborough Education CentreCombined · Government · ICSEA 921
Highview CollegeSecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1005
St Augustine's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1016
HOSPITALS (1)
Maryborough District Health Service [Maryborough]public
Data: 2024