Winter Valley VIC

Postcode 3358 · Ballarat LGA

Winter Valley is a smaller suburb in Victoria within the Ballarat local government area (postcode 3358). With a population of 3,440, the suburb has a young professional demographic with a median age of 29. Households earn a median income of $105K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Winter Valley is $553,000, having declined 4.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $410. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,600.

Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Ballarat LGA is higher than average at 11,695 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Winter Valley offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($553K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -4.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$553K/$875K Below Median
Affordability5.3x Affordable
Price Momentum-4.7% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$553K
-4.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
3,440
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age29
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$2,013
Personal Income /wk$921
Mortgage /mth$1,600
CRIME (Ballarat LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)11,695
Total Incidents14,481
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
Data: 2024