VIC3129· Pop. 17,946Whitehorse

KERRIMUIR

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

58

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

$1,936,300

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

6.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KERRIMUIR 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

$438/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.88%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1437k
2021
$1580k
2022
$1643k
2023
$1715k
2025
$1936k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

KERRIMUIR is a metropolitan VIC suburb with strong 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 1.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.3%
  • 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

$1,920/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.0%

68.4% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.7%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

20.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

60%

23% apartments

Degree qualified

49.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

490 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.9%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

56 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

17.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,753/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3129

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Kerrimuir Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1137

Box Hill North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1084

🎓Secondary (2)

Koonung Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1108

Box Hill Senior Secondary College

Government · Yrs 9-12

ICSEA 1055

Special (1)

Berengarra School

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1084

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

Safe
86/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1094ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
51/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 9 tram🚌 52 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

50

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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