Smythes Creek VIC

Postcode 3351 · Golden Plains LGA

Smythes Creek is a small community in Victoria within the Golden Plains local government area (postcode 3351). With a population of 1,762, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 38. Households earn a median income of $111K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Smythes Creek is $525,000, having declined 4.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,647.

Public transport access includes 6 bus stops. The crime rate in the Golden Plains LGA is below average at 2,988 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Smythes Creek offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($525K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 4.7x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -4.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$525K/$875K Below Median
Affordability4.7x Affordable
Price Momentum-4.5% Falling
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$55,311
Mean Income$66,903
Earners2,857
YoY Change-0.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education5/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$525K
-4.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$395
POPULATION
1,762
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age38
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$2,132
Personal Income /wk$817
Mortgage /mth$1,647
CRIME (Golden Plains LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,988
Total Incidents803
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops6
Data: 2024