VIC3631· Pop. 50Strathbogie

COSGROVE

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

Real

$600,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-0.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.4%

modelled estimate

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COSGROVE 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

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$379k

2021

$425k

2022

$612k

2023

$610k

2025

$600k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

COSGROVE 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 3.0% 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

$1,981/wk

$59k taxable p.a.

Renters

13.2%

82.8% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

14.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

17% apartments

Degree qualified

36.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

900 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

161.9 km

Regional

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

62.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

158.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

661/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3631

🏫7 Primary📚2 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

St Luke's Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional

ICSEA 1087(81%)

272 students13:1 student–teacher53% girls35% top SEA quarter

Grahamvale Primary School