VIC3005· Pop. 47,900Melbourne

WORLD TRADE CENTRE

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

2.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

4.1%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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WORLD TRADE CENTRE 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

$690/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.03%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

WORLD TRADE CENTRE is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady 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 2.9% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.1%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,940/wk

$75k taxable p.a.

Renters

42.3%

51.7% owner-occupier

Median age

32.7 yrs

Unemployment

3.4%

Population growth

+1.8% p.a.

Investor-owned

31.9%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

36%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

42.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

31.3%

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

1.6 km

Inner city

Days on market

20 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

65.1%

Strong demand

Walkability

79 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

8,007/km²

Very dense urban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime
59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1082ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 5 train🚃 5 tram🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

43

/ 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

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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