VIC3381· Pop. 1,401Ararat

PARADISE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

44

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

2.3%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

-2.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PARADISE 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

$250/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.80%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

55 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$350k
2021
$465k
2022
$570k
2023
$555k

Market overview

PARADISE 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • 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

$1,472/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

16.5%

78.2% owner-occupier

Median age

48.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.8%

Population growth

+1.9% p.a.

Investor-owned

17.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

75%

7% apartments

Degree qualified

14.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.8%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

218.7 km

Regional

Days on market

42 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

43.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

203.1 km

Inland

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

126/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 3381

🏫2 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Halls Gap Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1017

Pomonal Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 977

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

Safe
89/ 100

4.9 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
997ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
16/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 6 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

3

/ 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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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