Yarragon VIC

Postcode 3823 · Baw Baw LGA

Yarragon is a small community in Victoria within the Baw Baw local government area (postcode 3823). With a population of 1,893, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, managers. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Yarragon is $610,000, having declined 5.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $450. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,500.

Yarragon is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 994, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 4 rail stations. The crime rate in the Baw Baw LGA is higher than average at 8,229 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Yarragon offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($610K/$875K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 8.6x is considered moderate. House prices have moved -5.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$610K/$875K Below Median
Affordability8.6x Moderate
Price Momentum-5.4% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage5/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$610K
-5.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
1,893
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,363
Personal Income /wk$712
Mortgage /mth$1,500
CRIME (Baw Baw LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)8,229
Total Incidents5,193
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations4
Yarragon Railway Station/Princes Hwy
Yarragon Station
Yarragon Station/Princes Hwy
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA994
Total Students202
Government1
Yarragon Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 994
Data: 2024