VIC9999· Pop. 10,500Melbourne

NORTH POLE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

47

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

6.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

2.2%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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NORTH POLE 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 rent

$410/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

47 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

NORTH POLE is a VIC suburb offering high 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

  • Strong rental yield of 6.5%
  • 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

$1,190/wk

$38k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.7%

66.3% owner-occupier

Median age

37.8 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+0.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.7%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

85%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

20.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.5 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.6%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

0.7 km

Inner city

Days on market

56 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

38.9%

Buyer's market

Walkability

100 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

5.7 km

Near coast

NBN technology

Satellite

Remote — satellite connection

Population density

80/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Below average
934ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
100/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 1 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

14

/ 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

🌊

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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