VIC3155· Pop. 23,660Knox

BORONIA

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

60

Liveability score

71

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

$868,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

3.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

0.8%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

PREMIUM

BORONIA 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

$550/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.0

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.16%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

1.3%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$715k
2021
$845k
2022
$830k
2023
$855k
2025
$868k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

BORONIA 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 3.3% 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 2022–23

Median household income

$1,621/wk

$78k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.2%

69.8% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.6%

Population growth

+2.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

12.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

64%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

38.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

21.0%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

460 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

28.7 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

67.6%

Strong demand

Walkability

91 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

28.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

HFC

Fast — fibre to node + coaxial

Population density

1,735/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3155

🏫4 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1086(81%)
129 students11:1 student–teacher40% girls34% top SEA quarter

Boronia Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1051(69%)
507 students14:1 student–teacher54% girls20% top SEA quarter

Knox Central Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1018(55%)
75 students9:1 student–teacher52% girls17% top SEA quarter

Dillbadin Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 977(36%)
35 students8:1 student–teacher40% girls9% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Urban College

Independent · Yrs 10-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 975(35%)
100 students11:1 student–teacher51% girls9% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Boronia K-12 College

Government · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 982(38%)
494 students12:1 student–teacher50% girls9% 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

Safe
100/ 100

3.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1015ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
50/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 7 tram🚌 46 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

37

/ 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

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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