VIC3123· Pop. 14,834Boroondara

AUBURN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

Real

$2,500,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

0.9%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

-4.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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AUBURN 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

$415/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.0%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-1.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.46%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+1.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020

$2383k

2021

$2300k

2022

$2655k

2023

$2750k

2025

$2500k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

AUBURN 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 0.9% 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

$2,253/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

39.9%

57.8% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+2.4% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

33%

62% apartments

Degree qualified

48.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

34.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

160 m²

Apartment/strata

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

8.3%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

7.8 km

Middle ring

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

66.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

89 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

12.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,710/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3123

🏫2 Primary🎓2 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Auburn South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1165(97%)

549 students15:1 student–teacher46% girls67% top SEA quarter

Auburn Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1162(97%)

381 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls66% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Auburn High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1140(93%)

849 students11:1 student–teacher38% girls58% top SEA quarter

Alia College

Independent · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1130(91%)

96 students6:1 student–teacher59% girls51% top SEA quarter

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

0/ 100

15.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Top tier

1149ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

73/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 9 tram🚌 17 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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