Morwell VIC

Postcode 3840 · Latrobe (Vic.) LGA

Morwell is a well-established suburb in Victoria within the Latrobe (Vic.) local government area (postcode 3840). With a population of 14,389, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $49K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Morwell is $335,000, having risen modestly 0.4% over the past year. Units have a median price of $255,000 (+2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $340. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $953.

Morwell is served by 5 schools, including 4 primary, 1 secondary. The average ICSEA score is 935, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 4 tram stops, 106 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Latrobe (Vic.) LGA is higher than average at 17,840 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Morwell offers a gross rental yield of 5.3%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($335K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 6.8x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +0.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.3% High Yield
Price vs State$335K/$875K Below Median
Affordability6.8x Moderate
Price Momentum+0.4% Stable
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$45,199
Mean Income$53,413
Earners7,395
YoY Change+7.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$335K
0.4% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$255K
2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$215
POPULATION
14,389
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$942
Personal Income /wk$522
Mortgage /mth$953
CRIME (Latrobe (Vic.) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)17,840
Total Incidents14,172
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops106
Tram Stops4
Kirwin Rd/Tramway Rd
Morwell Station
Morwell Station/Princes Dr
Tramway Rd/Princes Dr
Tramway Rd/Princes Hwy
SCHOOLS (5)
Avg ICSEA935
Total Students2,370
Government3
Catholic2
Kurnai CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 917
Morwell Central Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 888
Morwell Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 897
St Vincent de Paul's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1001
Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 970
HOSPITALS (1)
Maryvale Private Hospitalprivate
Data: 2024