VIC3073· Pop. 51,096Darebin

RESERVOIR

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

$960,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

5.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.0%

modelled estimate

AI insights for RESERVOIR

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

RESERVOIR 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

$544/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.65%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

48 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$795k

2021

$945k

2022

$940k

2023

$870k

2025

$960k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

RESERVOIR is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady 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 3.0% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 5.0%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,541/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

36.4%

60.0% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

27%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

55.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

26.8%

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

13.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

11.9 km

Middle ring

Days on market

34 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

85 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

9.0 km

Near coast

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

8,985/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3073

🏫9 Primary🎓2 Secondary⭐2 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (9)

Holy Name School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1078

Reservoir Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1070

Reservoir West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1068

St Gabriel's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1060

St Joseph the Worker School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1049

Reservoir Views Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1034

Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1032

William Ruthven Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1002

Reservoir East Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 935

🎓Secondary (2)

Reservoir High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 989

William Ruthven Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 977

⭐Special (2)

Northern School For Autism

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1030

Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education - Prace College campus

Independent · Yrs 11

ICSEA 946

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

52/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1021ICSEA · national avg 1000

13 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

54/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 4 tram🚌 43 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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