BELLARINE
Investor score
52
Liveability score
45
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$722,500
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real2.5%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real-2.1%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.2.1%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
BELLARINE 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
$340/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+1.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
0.2
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
3.51%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+7.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
59 / 100
Strong demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.1%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
BELLARINE is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.
Highlights
- Rental yield 2.5% with stable tenant demand
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,139/wk
$65k taxable p.a.
Renters
20.8%
75.2% owner-occupier
Median age
59.0 yrs
Unemployment
2.6%
Population growth
+3.5% p.a.
Investor-owned
15.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
80%
15% apartments
Degree qualified
27.2%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
20.8%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.0 ha
Large block
Household size
2.4 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
8.0%
Active STR market
Market activity
Distance to CBD
46.7 km
Regional
Days on market
40 days
Normal turnover
Auction clearance
59.5%
Balanced market
Walkability
7 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
24.2 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
Fixed WirelessRegional — wireless tower
Population density
1,130/km²
Suburban
Schools in postcode 3223
🏫Primary (2)
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Inner Regional
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
Moderate6.7 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average2 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
LimitedSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
18
/ 100
Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.
Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality
Environmental risk
Flood risk
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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