Willow Grove VIC

Postcode 3825 · Baw Baw LGA

Willow Grove is a small community in Victoria within the Baw Baw local government area (postcode 3825). With a population of 654, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $94K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Willow Grove is $482,000, having surged 24.1% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Willow Grove is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1002, which is around the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Baw Baw LGA is higher than average at 8,229 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Willow Grove offers a gross rental yield of 4.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($482K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +24.1% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$482K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.1x Affordable
Price Momentum+24.1% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$482K
24.1% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$243
POPULATION
654
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,801
Personal Income /wk$832
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Baw Baw LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,229
Total Incidents5,193
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1002
Total Students66
Government1
Willow Grove Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002
Data: 2024