VIC3037· Pop. 51,402Brimbank

HILLSIDE

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

$895,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-0.6%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

AI insights for HILLSIDE

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HILLSIDE 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

$370/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

0.8

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.81%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$754k

2021

$840k

2022

$908k

2023

$907k

2025

$895k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

HILLSIDE 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 2.1% 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

$2,047/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

18.2%

78.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.1%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

20% apartments

Degree qualified

32.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

550 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.7%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

19.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

19 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.3%

Balanced market

Walkability

38 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

14.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,030/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3037

🏫6 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

Emmaus Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1067

Cana Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1039

Taylors Hill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

Parkwood Green Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1014

Sydenham Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1012

Mackellar Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 993

🎓Secondary (2)

Catholic Regional College Sydenham

Catholic · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 1028

Copperfield College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 962

📚Combined (1)

Gilson College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1073

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

55/ 100

8.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1024ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

40/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 5 tram🚌 24 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

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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