VIC3083· Pop. 31,529Darebin

BUNDOORA

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

$860,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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BUNDOORA 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

$525/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

2.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$733k

2021

$850k

2022

$782k

2023

$785k

2025

$860k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BUNDOORA 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 3.2% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.7%
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

$1,632/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.5%

66.9% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

74%

19% apartments

Degree qualified

46.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

610 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

63.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

13.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,825/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3083

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Damian's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1080

Our Lady of the Way School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1079

Bundoora Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1063

Kingsbury Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

Norris Bank Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 992

🎓Secondary (2)

Parade College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1077

Bundoora Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1030

📚Combined (1)

Northside Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1102

⭐Special (1)

Concord School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1007

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

52/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1051ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

56/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 7 tram🚌 46 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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