Monbulk VIC

Postcode 3793 · Yarra Ranges LGA

Monbulk is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Yarra Ranges local government area (postcode 3793). With a population of 3,651, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $90K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Monbulk is $790,000, having increased 2.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,915.

Monbulk is served by 3 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 1041, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 16 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarra Ranges LGA is moderate at 5,164 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Monbulk offers a gross rental yield of 3.5%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($790K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 8.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +2.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.5% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$790K/$875K Near Median
Affordability8.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+2.6% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$54,870
Mean Income$70,321
Earners3,950
YoY Change+4.4%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education7/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$790K
2.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$369
POPULATION
3,651
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,722
Personal Income /wk$759
Mortgage /mth$1,915
CRIME (Yarra Ranges LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,164
Total Incidents8,307
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops16
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1041
Total Students912
Government2
Catholic1
Monbulk CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1044
Monbulk Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1032
St Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1046
Data: 2024