VIC3000· Pop. 43,084Melbourne

MELBOURNE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

—

no recent data

Rent yield

0.8%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MELBOURNE 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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Price figures are estimated — suburb-level data not available for this state. Verify with Domain or REA.

Median rent

$3/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.7%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.3%

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

No price history available.

Market overview

MELBOURNE 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 0.8% with stable tenant demand
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

$1,306/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

75.2%

21.4% owner-occupier

Median age

28.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

7.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

30%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

44.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

38.0%

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

13.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.7 km

Inner city

Days on market

21 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

65.1%

Strong demand

Walkability

89 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.6 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,865/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3000

🎓1 Secondary⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Ozford College

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 1008

⭐Special (2)

Victorian College For The Deaf

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 978

Hester Hornbrook Academy

Independent · Yrs 10-12

ICSEA 943

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

59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

976ICSEA · national avg 1000

3 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

100/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 5 tram🚌 44 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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