VIC3013· Pop. 15,636Maribyrnong

YARRAVILLE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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

$1,168,800

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

3.1%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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YARRAVILLE 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

$598/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.93%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$1030k
2021
$1185k
2022
$1210k
2023
$1100k
2025
$1169k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

YARRAVILLE 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 2.7% with stable tenant demand
  • 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

$2,485/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.2%

64.9% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.3%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

19.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

24%

58% apartments

Degree qualified

52.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

25.2%

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

14.2%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

6.5 km

Middle ring

Days on market

30 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

95 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

6.4 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

11,667/km²

Very dense urban

Schools in postcode 3013

🏫4 Primary1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Yarraville West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1153

St Augustine's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1125

Kingsville Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1118

Wembley Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1112

Special (1)

Yarraville Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U

ICSEA 1006

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
64/ 100

7.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier
1103ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent
95/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 5 tram🚌 48 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

52

/ 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

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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