CRAIGIEBURN
Investor score
57
Liveability score
38
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$702,000
VIC Gov · 2025
Rent yield
Real3.6%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real5.3%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
CRAIGIEBURN 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
$493/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+2.6%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
4.5
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
2.19%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+4.2%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.8%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
51 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.2.4%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Moderate supply
5-year price history
Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources
Market overview
CRAIGIEBURN is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.
Highlights
- Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
- Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
- Consistent annual growth of 5.3%
- Access to national transport network and amenities
Risk factors
- Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions
Community profile
Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23Median household income
$1,822/wk
$75k taxable p.a.
Renters
25.8%
71.3% owner-occupier
Median age
31.0 yrs
Unemployment
3.3%
Population growth
+1.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
11.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
69%
21% apartments
Degree qualified
36.0%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
26.4%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
560 m²
Standard block
Household size
2.5 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
7.4%
Some Airbnb activity
Market activity
Distance to CBD
29.8 km
Outer suburbs
Days on market
22 days
Fast-moving market
Auction clearance
65.4%
Strong demand
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
24.8 km
Coastal fringe
NBN technology
FTTPFastest — full fibre to premises
Population density
2,137/km²
Dense urban
Schools in postcode 3064
🏫Primary (20)
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
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Oscar Romero Catholic Primary School
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Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
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Craigieburn South Primary School
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Good Samaritan Catholic Primary School
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🎓Secondary (4)
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📚Combined (2)
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⭐Special (1)
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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 crime15.4 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average27 schools in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
ExcellentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
38
/ 100
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
Source: State GIS flood zone data
Bushfire risk
Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data
Storm risk
Coastal exposure + state climate
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