VIC3145· Pop. 23,594Glen Eira

WATTLETREE ROAD PO

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

50

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

$2,000,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

1.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.8%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WATTLETREE ROAD PO 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

$416/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.47%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1895k
2021
$2113k
2022
$2283k
2023
$2175k
2025
$2000k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WATTLETREE ROAD PO 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 1.1% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$2,339/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.8%

65.9% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

28%

64% apartments

Degree qualified

44.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

38.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

180 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

10.1 km

Middle ring

Days on market

22 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

15.4 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

7,199/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3145

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Lloyd Street Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1180

Malvern Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1163

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1158

Malvern Valley Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1114

🎓Secondary (1)

Glen Eira College

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1117

Special (1)

The Currajong School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1089

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
63/ 100

7.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1137ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
86/ 100
🚆 2 train🚃 8 tram🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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