Smiths Beach VIC

Postcode 3922 · Bass Coast LGA

Smiths Beach is a quiet locality in Victoria within the Bass Coast local government area (postcode 3922). With a population of 315, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $61K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Smiths Beach is $870,000, having dropped significantly 9.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

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, Smiths Beach offers a gross rental yield of 2.7%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($870K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 14.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -9.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.7% Low Yield
Price vs State$870K/$875K Near Median
Affordability14.2x Stretched
Price Momentum-9.1% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education9/10
Economic4/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$870K
-9.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$330
POPULATION
315
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,181
Personal Income /wk$635
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Bass Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,622
Total Incidents3,822
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2024