WARRANWOOD
Investor score
53
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
$1,180,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
1.7%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
-0.7%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
1.5%
modelled estimate
AI insights for WARRANWOOD
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
WARRANWOOD 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.
Median rent
$386/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+3.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
1.75%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.7%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
53 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Real1.6%
new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
WARRANWOOD is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate 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 1.7% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- High entry price may limit buyer pool
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,949/wk
$80k taxable p.a.
Renters
27.9%
69.8% owner-occupier
Median age
39.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.6%
Population growth
+2.3% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
69%
23% apartments
Degree qualified
46.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
23.1%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
500 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
3.5%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
23.8 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
33 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
66.7%
Strong demand
Walkability
85 / 100
Walker's paradise
Coastal proximity
26.4 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTNStandard — fibre to node
Population density
1,696/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 3134
🏫Primary (7)
Ringwood North Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Ringwood Heights Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Holy Spirit School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
Kalinda Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Warranwood Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Mullum Primary School
Government · Yrs Prep-6
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
Catholic · Yrs Prep-6
🎓Secondary (3)
Aquinas College
Catholic · Yrs 7-12
Norwood Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
Ringwood Secondary College
Government · Yrs 7-12
📚Combined (2)
Yarra Valley Grammar
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
Melbourne Rudolf Steiner School
Independent · Yrs Prep-12
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
Moderate7.5 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Above average12 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
42
/ 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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