Pioneer Bay VIC

Postcode 3984 · Bass Coast LGA

Pioneer Bay is a quiet locality in Victoria within the Bass Coast local government area (postcode 3984). With a population of 365, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Pioneer Bay is $544,000, having surged 10.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,170.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bass Coast LGA is higher than average at 8,622 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Pioneer Bay offers a gross rental yield of 4.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($544K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +10.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$544K/$875K Below Median
Affordability10.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+10.7% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education2/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$544K
10.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$280
POPULATION
365
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$961
Personal Income /wk$604
Mortgage /mth$1,170
CRIME (Bass Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,622
Total Incidents3,822
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2024