VIC3825· Pop. 21,078Wellington

ABERFELDY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$347,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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ABERFELDY shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$215/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+11.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$206k

2021

$263k

2022

$325k

2023

$320k

2025

$347k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

ABERFELDY is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and steady price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.2%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,073/wk

$45k taxable p.a.

Renters

26.2%

69.4% owner-occupier

Median age

45.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.1%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

25.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

0.2%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

122.5 km

Regional

Days on market

67 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

59.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

7/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3825

🏫11 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (11)

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1006

Willow Grove Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

St Kieran's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1000

Newborough East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 955

Yallourn North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 936

Newborough Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 928

Rawson Primary School

Government · Yrs 1-6

ICSEA 926

Moe (Albert Street) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 918

Tanjil South Primary School

Government · Yrs 1-6

ICSEA 903

Moe (South Street) Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 890

Moe Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 793

🎓Secondary (1)

Lowanna College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 954

⭐Special (1)

Baringa School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 901

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

42/ 100

9.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Below average

932ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

14/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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