VIC3116· Pop. 11,779Yarra Ranges

CHIRNSIDE PARK

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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

$932,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

1.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CHIRNSIDE 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

$443/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.63%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

7.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$750k

2021

$900k

2022

$925k

2023

$900k

2025

$933k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CHIRNSIDE 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 2.5% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
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

$2,084/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.9%

83.4% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

49.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

570 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

31.9 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

33.5 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,652/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3116

🏫1 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Chirnside Park Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1040

📚Combined (1)

Oxley Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1119

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

86/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1080ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 8 tram🚌 38 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

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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