VIC3101· Pop. 24,499Boroondara

COTHAM

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

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

$2,675,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

0.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for COTHAM

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

COTHAM 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

$476/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$2252k

2021

$2780k

2022

$2920k

2023

$2905k

2025

$2675k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

COTHAM 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 0.9% 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

$2,497/wk

$79k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.6%

68.5% owner-occupier

Median age

41.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

32%

63% apartments

Degree qualified

42.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

120 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

93 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.0 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,903/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3101

🏫3 Primary📚7 Combined⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Sacred Heart School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1169

Kew Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1151

Giant Steps Melbourne

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1125

📚Combined (7)

Ruyton Girls' School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1198

Methodist Ladies' College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1190

Trinity Grammar School Kew

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1180

Carey Baptist Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1177

Preshil, The Margaret Lyttle Memorial School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1154

Xavier College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1154

Genazzano FCJ College

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1127

⭐Special (2)

Andale School

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1132

St Paul's College

Independent · Yrs U

ICSEA 1090

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

0/ 100

15.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier

1154ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

68/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 9 tram🚌 42 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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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