VIC3068· Pop. 19,382Moreland

CLIFTON HILL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

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

$1,605,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CLIFTON HILL 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

$674/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+0.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1600k
2021
$1706k
2022
$1633k
2023
$1600k
2025
$1605k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CLIFTON HILL 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 2.2% 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

$2,406/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.6%

51.5% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

26%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

45.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

33.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

220 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.2 km

Inner city

Days on market

23 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

65.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

94 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

5.2 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,169/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3068

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Fitzroy Community School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1221

Clifton Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1186

Deutsche Schule Melbourne

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1186

Merri Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1186

Spensley Street Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1170

Fitzroy North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1150

🎓Secondary (1)

Fitzroy High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1086

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

Moderate
69/ 100

9.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1169ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
81/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 5 tram🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

48

/ 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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