Situated in Victoria's 3356 postcode, Sebastopol is a well-established residential suburb. Located approximately 102km from the Melbourne CBD, the suburb is serviced by 6 schools and benefits from solid transport and amenity access.
Sebastopol has a population of approximately 10,194, a median age of 37, a median weekly household income of $1,130. The suburb has a balanced mix of owner-occupiers (56%) and renters, indicating healthy demand across both segments. Across the broader LGA, 37.9% of residents hold a university qualification.
Key employment industries in the broader local government area include Health Care and Social Assistance (19.7%), Education and Training (11.2%), Retail Trade (10.5%).
The current median house price in Sebastopol is $475,000. Average annual growth sits at 6.6% over five years, reflecting steady capital appreciation. In the past 12 months, prices have increased 15.85%.
Properties in Sebastopol spend an average of 22 days on market. Online buyer demand is currently rated as high online demand. Stock on market sits at 0.46%. With inventory levels at just 0.82 months, supply is tight relative to demand. The average vendor discount is -4.8%, meaning sellers are typically negotiating below asking price.
The median weekly rent for houses in Sebastopol is $410. Gross rental yield is 4.49%, providing a solid income return. Vacancy rate is 1.4%, reflecting healthy rental demand. Rents have grown 5.13% over the past 12 months.
The broader local government area is forecast to grow from 121,179 to 133,163 residents by 2031, representing 9.9% population growth. This level of growth typically supports continued demand for housing and infrastructure investment.
Explore other suburb profiles in the area: Wendouree, VIC, Alfredton, VIC, Ballarat Central, VIC, Ballarat East, VIC, Ballarat North, VIC.
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The quantitative data below has been compiled on 30th May 2023 from a range of third party sources using a variety of manual methods. Handle does not guarantee the accuracy of this data shown below.