VIC3148· Pop. 9,552Monash

HOLMESGLEN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

53

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

$1,345,400

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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HOLMESGLEN 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

$421/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.63%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1095k
2021
$1255k
2022
$1173k
2023
$1290k
2025
$1345k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

HOLMESGLEN 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
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,991/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.4%

57.8% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

39.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

27.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

570 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

13.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

81 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

18.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,800/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3148

🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Salesian College Chadstone

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1093

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
52/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1093ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
61/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 8 tram🚌 21 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

31

/ 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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