VIC3551· Pop. 35,614Mount Alexander

PAINSWICK

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

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

$745,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

2.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PAINSWICK 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

$360/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.41%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$535k

2021

$636k

2022

$703k

2023

$715k

2025

$745k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

PAINSWICK 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 2.5% 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

$2,012/wk

$50k taxable p.a.

Renters

12.1%

85.1% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.1%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

78%

13% apartments

Degree qualified

37.7%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

700 m²

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.9%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

123.2 km

Regional

Days on market

58 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

57.0%

Balanced market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

117.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

1,260/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3551

🏫10 Primary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (10)

St Francis of the Fields School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1093

Eppalock Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1043

Strathfieldsaye Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1038

Lockwood South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1020

Axedale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1018

Maiden Gully Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1009

Lockwood Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 989

Huntly Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 975

Epsom Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 967

Tarnagulla Primary School

Government · Yrs 2-6

ICSEA 967

📚Combined (1)

Marist College Bendigo

Catholic · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1040

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

0/ 100

13.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1014ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

22/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

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

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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