Waterways VIC

Postcode 3195 · Kingston (Vic.) LGA

Waterways is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Kingston (Vic.) local government area (postcode 3195). With a population of 2,422, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $157K per year, with an average household size of 3.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Chinese, Australian.

The median house price in Waterways is $1.5 million, having dropped significantly 12.3% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $560. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,500.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Kingston (Vic.) LGA is moderate at 7,320 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waterways offers a gross rental yield of 1.9%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($1.5M/$875K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 9.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -12.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.9% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.5M/$875K Above Median
Affordability9.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-12.3% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education10/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.5M
-12.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$623
POPULATION
2,422
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size3.3
HH Income /wk$3,013
Personal Income /wk$960
Mortgage /mth$2,500
CRIME (Kingston (Vic.) LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)7,320
Total Incidents12,282
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2024