Katunga Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Katunga, VIC — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2023 Rent 2021
Median House Price
$290,000
2023 data
Gross Rental Yield
4.3%
Weekly Rent
$240
Renter Demand
31%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
Rental market indicator
Population
1,025
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode
Median house price $290,000
Median unit price
Weekly rent (median) $240/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 4.3% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 30.8%
Vacancy rate
Population 1,025
Median household income $78,260/yr
Owner-occupied 69.2%
Median age 38 yrs
Total dwellings 182

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 57

Katunga shows above-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2023 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.0%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Rent data is from 2021 — may not reflect current market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (57 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_ABS_Projected. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 2
Primary 2
Secondary 0
Schools in Katunga
Katunga Primary School Primary · Government
Katunga South Primary School Primary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Katunga's 4.3% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Maffra, VIC
10.9% yield
$215,000
Mildura, VIC
10.6% yield
$225,500
Benalla, VIC
10.5% yield
$222,500
Portland, VIC
10.4% yield
$210,000
Benalla, VIC
10.3% yield
$228,000
Bairnsdale, VIC
10.2% yield
$235,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $290,000
Deposit (20%) $58,000
Loan (80% LVR) $232,000
Weekly rent $240/wk
Annual rent income $12,480/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katunga a good suburb to invest in?

Katunga has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Katunga?

The median house price in Katunga is approximately $290,000 based on 2023 public data.

What is the rental yield in Katunga?

The indicative gross rental yield in Katunga is 4.3%, based on a median weekly rent of $240 against a median price of $290,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Katunga compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Katunga against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Katunga a safe suburb?

Katunga shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 57 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Katunga?

Katunga has 2 known schools, including Katunga Primary School, Katunga South Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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