VIC3171· Pop. 22,174Greater Dandenong

SANDOWN VILLAGE

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

$957,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

4.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SANDOWN VILLAGE 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

$357/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.4

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.19%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

52 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$785k

2021

$855k

2022

$886k

2023

$870k

2025

$957k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

SANDOWN VILLAGE 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 1.9% with stable tenant demand
Consistent annual growth of 4.9%
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

$1,402/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.2%

54.7% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.1%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

72%

24% apartments

Degree qualified

44.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

530 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.5%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

22.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.3%

Strong demand

Walkability

73 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

14.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,783/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3171

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Joseph's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1008

Spring Parks Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 978

Heatherhill Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 966

Springvale Rise Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 929

🎓Secondary (1)

Killester College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1020

📚Combined (1)

Minaret College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12

ICSEA 998

⭐Special (1)

Springvale Park Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 961

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

Moderate

66/ 100

7.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

980ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

67/ 100

🚆 4 train🚃 8 tram🚌 49 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

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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