Rainbow VIC

Postcode 3424 · Hindmarsh LGA

Rainbow is a small community in Victoria within the Hindmarsh local government area (postcode 3424). With a population of 672, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $54K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are managers, professionals, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Rainbow is $200,000, having surged 14.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $290. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 7.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $500.

Rainbow is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 980, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 bus stop. Healthcare facilities include 1 public hospital. The crime rate in the Hindmarsh LGA is moderate at 6,724 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Rainbow offers a gross rental yield of 7.5%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($200K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 3.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +14.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield7.5% High Yield
Price vs State$200K/$875K Below Median
Affordability3.7x Affordable
Price Momentum+14.3% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$200K
14.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$100
POPULATION
672
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,048
Personal Income /wk$625
Mortgage /mth$500
CRIME (Hindmarsh LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,724
Total Incidents367
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops1
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA980
Total Students109
Government1
Rainbow P-12 CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 980
HOSPITALS (1)
West Wimmera Health Service [Rainbow]public
Data: 2024