VIC3432· Pop. 185Macedon Ranges

BOLINDA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

54

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

3.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BOLINDA 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 rent

$550/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.74%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

67 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

BOLINDA is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate 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 3.4% with stable tenant demand
  • 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

$1,792/wk

$102k taxable p.a.

Renters

7.4%

94.1% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+5.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

38.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

43.3 km

Regional

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.9%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

37.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,533/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3432

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Bolinda Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1004

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
50/ 100

8.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1004ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 28 tram🚌 44 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

28

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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