Menzies Creek VIC

Postcode 3159 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Menzies Creek is a small community in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3159). With a population of 966, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $121K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Menzies Creek is $877,000, having dropped significantly 14.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167.

Menzies Creek is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1057, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 7 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Menzies Creek offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($877K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 7.2x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -14.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$877K/$875K Near Median
Affordability7.2x Moderate
Price Momentum-14.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$877K
-14.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$388
POPULATION
966
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,336
Personal Income /wk$960
Mortgage /mth$2,167
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops7
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1057
Total Students67
Government1
Menzies Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1057
Data: 2023