VIC3451· Pop. 5,819Hepburn

MUCKLEFORD

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$730,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-6.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MUCKLEFORD 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

$305/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-2.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.89%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

43 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$545k

2021

$700k

2022

$755k

2023

$833k

2025

$730k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MUCKLEFORD 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 2.2% 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

$1,392/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.1%

85.5% owner-occupier

Median age

47.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+0.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

26.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.7 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.9%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

101.1 km

Regional

Days on market

70 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

37.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

95.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

94/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3451

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Chewton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1119

Campbells Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1011

📚Combined (1)

Castlemaine Steiner School & Kindergarten

Independent · Yrs Prep-8

ICSEA 1105

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

5/ 100

12.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1078ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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