Sale Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Sale, VIC 3850 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$488,000
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
4.8%
Weekly Rent
$450
Renter Demand
48%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
2.0%
Low — tight market
Population
14,296
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3850
Median house price $488,000
Median unit price $325,000
Weekly rent (median) $450/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 4.8% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 48.1%
Vacancy rate 1.96%
Population 14,296
Median household income $69,004/yr
Owner-occupied 51.9%
Median age 42 yrs
Total dwellings 3,944

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Higher reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 70

Sale 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: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (2.0%) — tight rental market
⚠️ Higher reported crime (70 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

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

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 8
Primary 6
Secondary 3
Schools in Sale
Araluen Primary School Primary · Government
Guthridge Primary School Primary · Government
Sale Primary School Primary · Government
St Mary's Primary School Primary · Catholic
St Thomas' School Primary · Catholic
Gippsland Grammar Combined · Independent
Catholic College Sale Secondary · Catholic
Sale College Secondary · Government
Sale and District Specialist School Other · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Sale's 4.8% 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:

Hastings, VIC
8.7% yield
$345,000
Carrum Downs, VIC
8.4% yield
$346,000
Cranbourne, VIC
8.4% yield
$360,000
Warragul, VIC
8.4% yield
$342,000
Hastings, VIC
8.3% yield
$365,000
Frankston, VIC
8.2% yield
$350,000
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $488,000
Deposit (20%) $97,600
Loan (80% LVR) $390,400
Weekly rent $450/wk
Annual rent income $23,400/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sale a good suburb to invest in?

Sale has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. 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 Sale?

The median house price in Sale is approximately $488,000 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Sale?

The indicative gross rental yield in Sale is 4.8%, based on a median weekly rent of $450 against a median price of $488,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Sale compare to other suburbs?

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

Is Sale a safe suburb?

Sale shows above-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 70 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Sale?

Sale has 9 known schools, including Araluen Primary School, Guthridge Primary School, Sale Primary School, St Mary's Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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