VIC3122· Pop. 22,322Boroondara

GLENFERRIE SOUTH

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

$2,877,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

0.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for GLENFERRIE SOUTH

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GLENFERRIE SOUTH 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

$400/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.91%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$2525k

2021

$2900k

2022

$2495k

2023

$2720k

2025

$2878k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

GLENFERRIE SOUTH 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 0.7% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,145/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

45.6%

51.8% owner-occupier

Median age

34.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.5%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

23%

62% apartments

Degree qualified

56.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

36.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

170 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

35 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

94 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

10.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

12,579/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3122

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Erasmus Primary School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1187

Hawthorn West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1165

Glenferrie Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1160

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1156

🎓Secondary (1)

Swinburne Senior Secondary College

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1093

📚Combined (2)

Scotch College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1188

Bialik College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1164

⭐Special (1)

Rossbourne School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1100

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

1152ICSEA · national avg 1000

8 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

75/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 9 tram🚌 27 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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