VIC3083· Pop. 31,529Darebin

KINGSBURY

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

$860,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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KINGSBURY 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

$380/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.79%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$733k
2021
$850k
2022
$782k
2023
$785k
2025
$860k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

KINGSBURY is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.7%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,632/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.5%

66.9% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.1%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

76%

19% apartments

Degree qualified

34.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

430 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

63.7%

Balanced market

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

13.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,825/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3083

🏫5 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

St Damian's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1080

Our Lady of the Way School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1079

Bundoora Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1063

Kingsbury Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1027

Norris Bank Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 992

🎓Secondary (2)

Parade College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1077

Bundoora Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1030

📚Combined (1)

Northside Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1102

Special (1)

Concord School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1007

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
1051ICSEA · national avg 1000

9 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
56/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 7 tram🚌 54 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

38

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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