Ouyen VIC

Postcode 3490 · Mildura LGA

Ouyen is a small community in Victoria within the Mildura local government area (postcode 3490). With a population of 1,170, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $57K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Ouyen is $235,000, having surged 27.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $380. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $734.

Ouyen is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 956, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 rail stations, 3 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Mildura LGA is higher than average at 14,116 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Ouyen offers a gross rental yield of 8.4%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($235K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +27.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.4% High Yield
Price vs State$235K/$875K Below Median
Affordability4.1x Affordable
Price Momentum+27.4% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education3/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$235K
27.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$165
POPULATION
1,170
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,092
Personal Income /wk$614
Mortgage /mth$734
CRIME (Mildura LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)14,116
Total Incidents8,180
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations4
Bus Stops3
Caltex Station/Calder Hwy
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA956
Total Students196
Government1
Ouyen P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 956
HOSPITALS (1)
Mallee Track Health & Community Service [Ouyen]public
Data: 2024