VIC3234· Pop. 237Colac Otway

GREY RIVER

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

50

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

5.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

1.9%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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GREY RIVER 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 rent

$301/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

5.30%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

GREY RIVER is a VIC suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 5.3%
  • 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

$1,325/wk

$47k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.7%

84.4% owner-occupier

Median age

51.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

22.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

23.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

17.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

137.9 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

42.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

14.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

115/km²

Low density

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe
89/ 100

3.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Below average
947ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
9/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 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

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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