MOONEE PONDS
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
$1,480,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
2.0%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-1.6%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.3%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOONEE PONDS
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOONEE PONDS 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.
Median rent
$560/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+1.8%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.90%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+6.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
49 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
MOONEE PONDS 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 2.0% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$2,111/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
38.6%
58.9% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.5%
Population growth
+1.8% p.a.
Investor-owned
18.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
38%
57% apartments
Degree qualified
45.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
31.6%
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
17.0%
High Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
6.3 km
Middle ring
Days on market
23 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
64.2%
Balanced market
Walkability
99 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
1.0 km
Coastal
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
5,403/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 3039
🏫Primary (4)
Moonee Ponds Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Moonee Ponds West Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
St Monica's Primary School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Barayip Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
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
Moderate7.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Top tier4 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
45
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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