VIC3888· Pop. 3,502East Gippsland

TUBBUT

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

$450,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

15.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.7%

modelled estimate

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TUBBUT 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

$200/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

8.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.90%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+15.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$220k

2021

$240k

2022

$344k

2023

$340k

2025

$450k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

TUBBUT is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 15.0% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$892/wk

$43k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.8%

75.7% owner-occupier

Median age

54.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

26.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

10.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

990 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

329.1 km

Regional

Days on market

68 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

26 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

124.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

87/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3888

🏫2 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Marlo Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1062

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 956

📚Combined (1)

Orbost Community College

Government · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 918

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

100/ 100

3.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

979ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

20/ 100

🚆 1 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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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