VIC3875· Pop. 20,015East Gippsland

FAIRY DELL

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

54

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

$592,500

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

4.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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FAIRY DELL 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

$280/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+1.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

3.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.10%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+9.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+3.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

49 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$370k
2021
$453k
2022
$493k
2023
$548k
2025
$593k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

FAIRY DELL is a VIC suburb offering lower rental yield and steady 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
  • Consistent annual growth of 4.0%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,239/wk

$44k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.8%

72.6% owner-occupier

Median age

46.0 yrs

Unemployment

5.9%

Population growth

+1.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

8% apartments

Degree qualified

20.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

14.6%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

2.1 ha

Large block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

1.3%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

234.4 km

Regional

Days on market

55 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

45.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

86 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

115.8 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

68/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 3875

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Wild Cherry School

Independent · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1053(69%)
43 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls26% top SEA quarter

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1024(58%)
473 students18:1 student–teacher46% girls13% top SEA quarter

Lucknow Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 986(40%)
539 students16:1 student–teacher50% girls12% top SEA quarter

Lindenow South Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-5 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 966(31%)
13 students4:1 student–teacher38% girls14% top SEA quarter

Clifton Creek Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 922(16%)
32 students7:1 student–teacher41% girls4% top SEA quarter

Bairnsdale West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 913(13%)
328 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls5% top SEA quarter

Bairnsdale Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 892(9%)
260 students12:1 student–teacher55% girls5% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (2)

Nagle College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1018(55%)
803 students11:1 student–teacher55% girls10% top SEA quarter

Bairnsdale Secondary College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 955(27%)
1,213 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Bairnsdale Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-10 · Outer Regional

ICSEA 1010(51%)
82 students11:1 student–teacher50% girls10% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

East Gippsland Specialist School

Government · Yrs U · Outer Regional

ICSEA 857(5%)
95 students5:1 student–teacher31% girls1% 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

3.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
963ICSEA · national avg 1000

11 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
12/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 3 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

13

/ 100

Stable / no signal

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

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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