Waurn Ponds VIC

Postcode 3216 · Greater Geelong LGA

Waurn Ponds is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3216). With a population of 4,956, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 27. Households earn a median income of $119K per year, with an average household size of 3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Waurn Ponds is $776,000, having declined 6.6% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,755.

Public transport access includes 3 rail stations, 14 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Waurn Ponds offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($776K/$875K). The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -6.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$776K/$875K Near Median
Affordability6.5x Moderate
Price Momentum-6.6% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education9/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$776K
-6.6% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$430
POPULATION
4,956
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age27
Household Size3
HH Income /wk$2,286
Personal Income /wk$642
Mortgage /mth$1,755
CRIME (Greater Geelong LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,641
Total Incidents25,574
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations3
Bus Stops14
Waurn Ponds Station/Sugargum Dr
HOSPITALS (1)
Epworth Geelongprivate
Data: 2024