Wedderburn VIC

Postcode 3518 · Loddon LGA

Wedderburn is a small community in Victoria within the Loddon local government area (postcode 3518). With a population of 951, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 58. Households earn a median income of $45K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are clerical & administrative, labourers, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Wedderburn is $237,000, having dropped significantly 21% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $375. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 8.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $802.

Wedderburn is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 926, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Loddon LGA is moderate at 6,652 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wedderburn offers a gross rental yield of 8.2%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($237K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -21.0% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield8.2% High Yield
Price vs State$237K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.3x Affordable
Price Momentum-21.0% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$237K
-21% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$174
POPULATION
951
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age58
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$868
Personal Income /wk$474
Mortgage /mth$802
CRIME (Loddon LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,652
Total Incidents517
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA926
Total Students205
Government1
Wedderburn CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 926
Data: 2024