Whittington is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3219). With a population of 3,990, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.
The median house price in Whittington is $524,000, having increased 4.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $375,000 (-5.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,192.
Whittington is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 944, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 23 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Whittington offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($524K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.8% year-on-year.
Whittington is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Greater Geelong local government area (postcode 3219). With a population of 3,990, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.
The median house price in Whittington is $524,000, having increased 4.8% over the past year. Units have a median price of $375,000 (-5.5% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $460. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,192.
Whittington is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 944, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 23 bus stops. The crime rate in the Greater Geelong LGA is higher than average at 8,641 incidents per 100,000 population.
From an investment perspective, Whittington offers a gross rental yield of 4.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($524K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +4.8% year-on-year.