VIC3939· Pop. 15,900Mornington Peninsula

CAPE SCHANCK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

$784,300

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CAPE SCHANCK 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

$350/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+0.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.86%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$595k

2021

$780k

2022

$821k

2023

$748k

2025

$784k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CAPE SCHANCK is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate 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 2.3% 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

$1,228/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.5%

71.1% owner-occupier

Median age

50.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.9%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

94%

1% apartments

Degree qualified

20.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.6 ha

Large block

Household size

2.9 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

68.5 km

Regional

Days on market

54 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

23.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

130/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3939

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Boneo Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1025

Rosebud Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1012

Our Lady of Fatima School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 999

Eastbourne Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 952

🎓Secondary (1)

Rosebud Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 989

⭐Special (1)

Advance College of Education Incorporated

Independent · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 964

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

14/ 100

12.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

990ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

28/ 100

🚆 1 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

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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