VIC3003· Pop. 8,025Melbourne

WEST MELBOURNE

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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

$1,120,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.8%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WEST MELBOURNE 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

$600/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-0.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.35%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

-1.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$1215k

2021

$1280k

2022

$1388k

2023

$1215k

2025

$1120k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

WEST MELBOURNE 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 2.8% 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

$1,788/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

65.2%

32.4% owner-occupier

Median age

31.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.3%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

31%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

50.2%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

36.5%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

220 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

11.4%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.2 km

Inner city

Days on market

28 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.0%

Strong demand

Walkability

93 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

4.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

5,279/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3003

🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🎓Secondary (1)

Simonds Catholic College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1053

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

High crime

59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1053ICSEA · national avg 1000

1 school in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

95/ 100

🚆 3 train🚃 5 tram🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

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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