VIC3231· Pop. 979Surf Coast

AIREYS INLET

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

57

Liveability score

58

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

Real

$1,565,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

1.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-3.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.4%

modelled estimate

AI insights for AIREYS INLET

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

AIREYS INLET 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.

AI insights locked

Investment analysis · Risk assessment · Suburb comparisons

Unlock with Premium

Resident reviews

What people who know AIREYS INLET say

Sign in to share your experience of AIREYS INLET.

No reviews yet — be the first to share what AIREYS INLET is like.

Reviews are the opinions of individual users and are not verified by Australia Property.

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

Median rent

$350/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.99%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

57 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1.13m
2021
$1.77m
2022
$1.73m
2023
$1.68m
2025
$1.56m

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

AIREYS INLET is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate 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 1.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,785/wk

$64k taxable p.a.

Renters

10.5%

85.2% owner-occupier

Median age

56.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.2%

Population growth

+3.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

71%

14% apartments

Degree qualified

34.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

103.8 km

Regional

Days on market

52 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

59.1%

Balanced market

Walkability

29 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

28.5 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

694/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3231

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Aireys Inlet Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1112(87%)
73 students10:1 student–teacher56% girls44% top SEA quarter

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
35/ 100

10.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1112ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
50/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

Live suburb intelligence

Fetching live data…

Location

Properties in AIREYS INLET

View listings

Local professionals

Connect with agents and building inspectors who operate in AIREYS INLET. Ask about off-market opportunities, rental appraisals, or arrange a building inspection.

Sign in to contact local professionals

Create a free account to message agents and inspectors directly.