VIC3361· Pop. 695Ararat

SKIPTON

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$300,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-5.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

AI insights for SKIPTON

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SKIPTON 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

$190/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.15%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

60 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$220k

2021

$270k

2022

$360k

2023

$336k

2025

$300k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SKIPTON 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 3.3% 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

$964/wk

$66k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.4%

79.7% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+3.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

34.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

139.9 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

62.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

103.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,251/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3361

🏫1 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Skipton Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1012

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

89/ 100

4.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1012ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

37/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 18 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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