Trentham

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3458
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a -15.81% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $858,750

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing behind the territorial average of 4.64% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $545.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in TRENTHAM usually have to wait an average of 98.3 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The VIC suburb ranks 379th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a 3.3% return.

It also places places 666th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Trentham is a township in the Hepburn Shire of central Victoria, about 87 kilometres north-west of the Melbourne CBD and approximately 22 kilometres south of Daylesford. Situated on the Great Dividing Range, the township is known for its cool climate, historic streetscape and surrounding forests. Trentham has a long association with timber milling, agriculture and potato growing, while tourism, hospitality, boutique food production and local businesses now make significant contributions to the local economy.

According to the 2021 Census, Trentham had a population of 1,236 people. The township has an established community comprising families, professionals, retirees and long-term residents. At the same time, its growing reputation as a food and tourism destination has attracted new residents seeking a regional lifestyle within an accessible distance of Melbourne.

Trentham is connected by the Trentham–Daylesford Road, the Midland Highway and surrounding regional roads, providing convenient access to Daylesford, Kyneton, Woodend and the Calder Freeway. Public transport within the township is limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles for daily travel. V/Line rail services are available from nearby Woodend and Kyneton stations, offering regular passenger services to Melbourne's Southern Cross Station and Bendigo. Regional bus services also connect Trentham with neighbouring towns.

The township provides a range of essential amenities, including a primary school, childcare services, medical clinic, pharmacy, general store, supermarket, cafés, hotels, community facilities and sporting reserves. Residents also have access to local retail businesses and health services, while larger shopping centres, secondary schools, hospitals and government services are available in Kyneton, Daylesford and Woodend.

Recreational opportunities include visiting Trentham Falls, one of Victoria's highest single-drop waterfalls, and exploring the nearby Wombat State Forest, which offers bushwalking, mountain biking, birdwatching and picnic areas. The township also hosts farmers' markets, food festivals and community events throughout the year. At the same time, local gardens, galleries and nearby mineral springs contribute to the area's appeal as a destination for nature, food and cultural experiences.

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