VIC3871· Pop. 3,039Baw Baw

DOLLAR

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

$495,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-6.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for DOLLAR

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DOLLAR 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

$258/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.39%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$376k

2021

$475k

2022

$565k

2023

$560k

2025

$495k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DOLLAR 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 2.7% 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

$1,272/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

11.7%

85.7% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

87%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

26.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

850 m²

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

124.6 km

Regional

Days on market

70 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

38.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

108/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3871

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Mirboo North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 989

🎓Secondary (1)

Mirboo North Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 992

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

82/ 100

5.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

991ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

6/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

⛈️

Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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