VIC3221· Pop. 801Greater Geelong

MOORABOOL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

56

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

$955,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

0.3%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.4%

modelled estimate

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MOORABOOL 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

+1.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.04%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$801k
2021
$845k
2022
$1065k
2023
$950k
2025
$955k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MOORABOOL is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,481/wk

$65k taxable p.a.

Renters

7.7%

89.3% owner-occupier

Median age

43.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.8%

Population growth

+3.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

23.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

69%

15% apartments

Degree qualified

28.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.3%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.0 ha

Large block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

62.3 km

Regional

Days on market

43 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.5%

Balanced market

Walkability

1 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

24.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,219/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3221

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Woodline Primary

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1100

Ceres Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1069

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

Moderate
70/ 100

6.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1085ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
50/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

24

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

low

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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