VIC3193· Pop. 20,207Bayside (Vic.)

CROMER

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

$2,150,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.4%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-3.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

AI insights for CROMER

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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CROMER 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

$577/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.97%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$1920k
2021
$2600k
2022
$2565k
2023
$2288k
2025
$2150k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

CROMER 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 1.4% 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

$2,546/wk

$82k taxable p.a.

Renters

14.3%

83.4% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

73%

22% apartments

Degree qualified

45.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

460 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.3 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

62 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

9.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

1,466/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3193

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Beaumaris North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1150

Black Rock Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1143

Stella Maris School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1137

Beaumaris Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1134

🎓Secondary (1)

Beaumaris Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1113

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
83/ 100

5.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1135ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
36/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 11 tram🚌 28 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 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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