SALE NORTH
Investor score
45
Liveability score
30
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$510,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real2.9%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real3.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
SALE NORTH 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
$280/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+0.5%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
3.0
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.93%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+8.1%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+3.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
46 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real0.3%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Low supply pressure
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
SALE NORTH is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and steady 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 2.9% 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 2022–23Median household income
$1,339/wk
$44k taxable p.a.
Renters
32.0%
65.4% owner-occupier
Median age
42.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.2%
Population growth
+1.2% p.a.
Investor-owned
13.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
82%
9% apartments
Degree qualified
26.8%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
2.7%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
193.2 km
Regional
Days on market
70 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
45.9%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
52.4 km
Inland
NBN technology
FTTCGood — fibre to curb
Population density
122/km²
Low density
Schools in postcode 3850
🏫Primary (6)
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
🎓Secondary (2)
Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs 7-12 · Inner Regional
📚Combined (1)
Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Inner Regional
⭐Special (1)
Sale and District Specialist School
Government · Yrs U · Inner Regional
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 crime9.3 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average10 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
25
/ 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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