VIC3675· Pop. 1,936Moira

BOWEYA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

$670,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BOWEYA 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

$250/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.83%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+12.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$375k

2021

$500k

2022

$517k

2023

$595k

2025

$670k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BOWEYA is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and strong 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 1.9% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 6.1%
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

$1,505/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

8.1%

88.7% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

86%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

24.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

180.6 km

Regional

Days on market

65 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

178.6 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

110/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3675

🏫2 Primary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Greta Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1026

Glenrowan Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1015

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

Safe

81/ 100

5.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1021ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

7/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

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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