VIC3207· Pop. 17,633Melbourne

GARDEN CITY

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

$1,707,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-1.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GARDEN CITY

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GARDEN CITY 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

$540/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

3.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020

$1600k

2021

$1803k

2022

$1646k

2023

$1745k

2025

$1707k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

GARDEN CITY 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 1.6% 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

$2,372/wk

$96k taxable p.a.

Renters

43.3%

54.3% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+4.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

21.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

19%

72% apartments

Degree qualified

46.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

90 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

14.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

4.5 km

Inner city

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

72.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

39 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

7.1 km

Near coast

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

8,768/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3207

🏫1 Primary🎓1 Secondary⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Port Melbourne Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1134

🎓Secondary (1)

Port Melbourne Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 1101

⭐Special (1)

Port Phillip Specialist School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1082

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

1106ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

41/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 22 tram🚌 46 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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