VIC3012· Pop. 9,389Brimbank

MAIDSTONE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

Real

$972,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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MAIDSTONE 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

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.85%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$835k

2021

$1.05m

2022

$961k

2023

$915k

2025

$973k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MAIDSTONE 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 2.0% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental 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

$1,987/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

40.7%

56.6% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.8%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

29%

58% apartments

Degree qualified

43.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

24.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

220 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

9.0 km

Middle ring

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

64.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

45 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

7.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,033/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3012

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Footscray West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1117(88%)

672 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls50% top SEA quarter

Corpus Christi School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1105(86%)

181 students11:1 student–teacher52% girls39% top SEA quarter

Annunciation School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1068(75%)

65 students8:1 student–teacher54% girls28% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

OakTree College

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 966(32%)

19 students10:1 student–teacher16% girls4% top SEA quarter

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

Above average

1064ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

45/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 5 tram🚌 27 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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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