VIC3797· Pop. 3,764Yarra Ranges

THREE BRIDGES

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

57

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

1.7%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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THREE BRIDGES 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

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.67%

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

64 / 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

THREE BRIDGES 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

3.1%

Population growth

+4.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

56%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

41.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

72.5 km

Regional

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

76.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

65.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

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
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 22 tram🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

32

/ 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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