VIC3153· Pop. 21,276Maroondah

BAYSWATER NORTH

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

55

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

$910,300

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BAYSWATER NORTH 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

$370/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.88%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$731k
2021
$856k
2022
$870k
2023
$841k
2025
$910k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BAYSWATER NORTH 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 2.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.1%
  • 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

$1,631/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.9%

67.5% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

68%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

49.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

28.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

27.2 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.6%

Strong demand

Walkability

86 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

29.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,739/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3153

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Bayswater South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1099

Bayswater Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1024

Bayswater North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1015

Our Lady of Lourdes School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

Bayswater West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1003

🎓Secondary (1)

Bayswater Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 972

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
47/ 100

8.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1019ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
47/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 7 tram🚌 43 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

47

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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