VIC3335· Pop. 6,195Melton

BONNIE BROOK

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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

$610,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

—

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BONNIE BROOK 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

$371/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

—

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$540k

2021

$550k

2022

$600k

2023

$610k

2025

$610k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BONNIE BROOK 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 3.2% 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

$1,876/wk

$99k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.1%

69.2% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.2%

Population growth

+4.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

49%

34% apartments

Degree qualified

48.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

28.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

74.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

3,108/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3335

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Rockbank Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

Thornhill Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1019

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

58/ 100

7.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1023ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 25 tram🚌 34 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

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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