VIC3758· Pop. 2,281Mitchell

WANDONG

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

59

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

2.1%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.9%

modelled estimate

AI insights for WANDONG

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WANDONG 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

$305/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

4.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.28%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.4%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$640k
2021
$700k
2022
$719k
2023
$763k

Market overview

WANDONG 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 2.1% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
  • 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

$2,091/wk

$94k taxable p.a.

Renters

6.3%

91.3% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+4.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

79%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

40.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

500 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

51.6 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

59.1%

Balanced market

Walkability

69 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

47.3 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,062/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3758

🏫1 Primary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (1)

Wandong Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1010

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
65/ 100

7.1 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1010ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 21 tram🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

34

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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