MOUNT MARTHA
Investor score
55
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
$1,710,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
1.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-3.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
2.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for MOUNT MARTHA
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
MOUNT MARTHA 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
$496/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+2.2%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
-0.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
5.92%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.6%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
52 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
MOUNT MARTHA 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 1.5% 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
$2,097/wk
$47k taxable p.a.
Renters
12.1%
84.2% owner-occupier
Median age
46.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.0%
Population growth
+1.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
93%
1% apartments
Degree qualified
21.4%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.9 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
9.3%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
52.0 km
Regional
Days on market
57 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
29.4%
Buyer's market
Walkability
10 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
6.9 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
68/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 3934
🏫Primary (2)
Mount Martha Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Osborne Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
📚Combined (1)
Balcombe Grammar School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
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 crime12.0 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Above average3 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
16
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
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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