VIC3844· Pop. 7Wellington

LOY YANG

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Liveability score

35

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$721,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-4.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.6%

modelled estimate

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LOY YANG shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$277/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.94%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$502k
2021
$640k
2022
$722k
2023
$785k
2025
$722k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

LOY YANG is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 2.0% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,551/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.5%

73.5% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.0%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

80%

9% apartments

Degree qualified

27.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

154.4 km

Regional

Days on market

71 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

46.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

17.9 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

26/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3844

🏫8 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

St Michael's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1058(71%)
456 students16:1 student–teacher51% girls23% top SEA quarter

Traralgon South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1040(64%)
117 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls16% top SEA quarter

St Gabriel's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1038(63%)
499 students18:1 student–teacher50% girls15% top SEA quarter

Grey Street Primary School (Traralgon)

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1004(49%)
535 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls11% top SEA quarter

Traralgon (Kosciuszko Street) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
318 students15:1 student–teacher45% girls10% top SEA quarter

Traralgon (Stockdale Road) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 974(35%)
445 students14:1 student–teacher47% girls9% top SEA quarter

Tyers Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 968(32%)
71 students12:1 student–teacher44% girls3% top SEA quarter

Traralgon (Liddiard Road) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 886(8%)
279 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls2% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Lavalla Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1028(59%)
1,358 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls12% top SEA quarter

Traralgon College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 937(20%)
880 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls3% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Latrobe Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional

ICSEA 928(18%)
84 students5:1 student–teacher35% girls5% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
42/ 100

9.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
986ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
10/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

17

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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