VIC3042· Pop. 8,173Brimbank

AIRPORT WEST

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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

$1,275,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

1.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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AIRPORT WEST 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

$410/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.84%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$1m

2021

$1.25m

2022

$1.3m

2023

$1.19m

2025

$1.27m

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

AIRPORT WEST is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.7% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,853/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.7%

73.0% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.2%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

70%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

40.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

20.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

450 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

12.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

52 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.5 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

2,096/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3042

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St John Bosco's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1108(86%)

413 students15:1 student–teacher52% girls40% top SEA quarter

St Christopher's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1083(80%)

727 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls28% top SEA quarter

Niddrie Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1052(69%)

299 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls22% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Rosehill Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)

1,109 students12:1 student–teacher47% girls13% top SEA quarter

⭐Special (1)

Niddrie Autistic School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1038(63%)

153 students4:1 student–teacher27% girls21% 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

55/ 100

8.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1062ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 4 tram🚌 22 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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