VIC3797· Pop. 3,764Yarra Ranges

POWELLTOWN

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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

$845,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

9.5%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.3%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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POWELLTOWN 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

$300/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.37%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

62 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.1%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$595k

2021

$687k

2022

$710k

2023

$705k

2025

$845k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

POWELLTOWN is a metropolitan VIC suburb with strong capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 1.9% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 9.5% — outperforming state average
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

$1,335/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

15.7%

80.6% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.4%

Population growth

+4.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

57%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

42.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

540 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

72.5 km

Regional

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

76.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

65.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

971/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3797

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Yarra Junction Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 985

Gladysdale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 971

🎓Secondary (1)

Upper Yarra Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 975

📚Combined (1)

Little Yarra Steiner School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 1067

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

86/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1000ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

93/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 22 tram🚌 17 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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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