PRESTON WEST
Investor score
47
Liveability score
73
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
Real$1,125,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real1.8%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-1.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for PRESTON WEST
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
PRESTON WEST 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
$392/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+1.7%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.4
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.28%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+1.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.9%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
50 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.5%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
PRESTON WEST is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate 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 1.8% 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
$1,844/wk
$74k taxable p.a.
Renters
40.1%
57.3% owner-occupier
Median age
37.0 yrs
Unemployment
4.0%
Population growth
+1.6% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
24%
59% apartments
Degree qualified
42.3%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
25.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
210 m²
Compact block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
11.2%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
8.8 km
Middle ring
Days on market
19 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
64.9%
Balanced market
Walkability
93 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
7.0 km
Near coast
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
7,304/km²
Very dense urban
Schools in postcode 3072
🏫Primary (8)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
Preston North East Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities
🎓Secondary (2)
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Government · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities
📚Combined (2)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities
⭐Special (1)
Government · Major Cities
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 crime8.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Above average12 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
GoodSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
37
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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