451 Mt Dandenong Tourist Road

Sassafras VIC 3787

The size of Sassafras is approximately 4.7 square kilometres. It has 12 parks covering nearly 83.7% of total area. The population of Sassafras in 2011 was 1,148 people. By 2016 the population was 1,055 showing a population decline of 8.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Sassafras is 40-49 years. Households in Sassafras are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Sassafras work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 88.8% of the homes in Sassafras were owner-occupied compared with 90.4% in 2016.

Sassafras has 509 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Sassafras have seen a 33.26% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 63.05% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Sassafras is $1,052,371 while the median value for Units is $877,480.
• Houses have a median rent of $475.