VIC30370Brimbank

CALDER PARK

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

61

Liveability 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

Real

$895,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-0.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CALDER PARK 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

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.98%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$754k
2021
$840k
2022
$908k
2023
$907k
2025
$895k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CALDER PARK 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 2.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,047/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.2%

78.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

38.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

29.4%

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

9.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

38 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

14.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

2,030/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3037

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Emmaus Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1067(74%)
476 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls28% top SEA quarter

Cana Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
508 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls13% top SEA quarter

Taylors Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1027(59%)
575 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls15% top SEA quarter

Parkwood Green Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1014(53%)
495 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Sydenham Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1012(52%)
993 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls12% top SEA quarter

Mackellar Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(44%)
300 students11:1 student–teacher47% girls9% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Catholic · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
974 students13:1 student–teacher50% girls15% top SEA quarter

Copperfield College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 962(30%)
1,846 students13:1 student–teacher47% girls5% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Gilson College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1073(76%)
1,102 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls29% top SEA quarter

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
55/ 100

8.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1024ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
40/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 5 tram🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 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

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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