VIC3644· Pop. 9,390Berrigan

MUCKATAH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

49

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

$457,500

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

1.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MUCKATAH 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 NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$250/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.21%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$300k
2021
$370k
2022
$414k
2023
$438k
2024
$385k
2025
$458k
2026
$510k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

MUCKATAH 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 2.8% 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

$1,178/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.6%

70.3% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

18.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.2 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

216.1 km

Regional

Days on market

50 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.2%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

212.2 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

93/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3644

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1006

Barooga Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 962

Cobram Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 933

🎓Secondary (1)

Cobram Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 952

📚Combined (1)

Cobram Anglican Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1010

Special (1)

Cobram and District Specialist School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 929

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

Safe
91/ 100

2.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
965ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
7/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

10

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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