Murtoa VIC

Postcode 3390 · Yarriambiack LGA

Murtoa is a small community in Victoria within the Yarriambiack local government area (postcode 3390). With a population of 897, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $52K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, German.

The median house price in Murtoa is $280,000, having increased 4.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $300. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $700.

Murtoa is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 990, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Yarriambiack LGA is higher than average at 8,069 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Murtoa offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($280K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +4.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$280K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.3x Affordable
Price Momentum+4.7% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$280K
4.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$178
POPULATION
897
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$1,007
Personal Income /wk$621
Mortgage /mth$700
CRIME (Yarriambiack LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,069
Total Incidents507
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA990
Total Students264
Government1
Catholic1
Murtoa CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 959
Our Lady Help of Christians SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1020
Data: 2024