VIC3141· Pop. 25,028Melbourne

DOMAIN ROAD PO

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

59

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

$2,162,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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DOMAIN ROAD PO 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

$415/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.00%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$2059k
2021
$2353k
2022
$2036k
2023
$2390k
2025
$2163k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

DOMAIN ROAD PO 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 1.0% 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

$2,063/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

61.8%

35.5% owner-occupier

Median age

33.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

20%

64% apartments

Degree qualified

48.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

100 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

12.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

3.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

99 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

9.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

10,940/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3141

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Christ Church Grammar School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1213

South Yarra Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1152

🎓Secondary (2)

Melbourne High School

Government · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 1195

Centre for Higher Education Studies

Government · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 1079

📚Combined (1)

Melbourne Girls Grammar

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1181

Special (1)

Kamaruka

Independent · Yrs 2-10

ICSEA 1094

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
59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1152ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
94/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 8 tram🚌 46 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

47

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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