VIC3805· Pop. 58,600Casey

FOUNTAIN GATE

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

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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

$868,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.3%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

2.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

2.5%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FOUNTAIN GATE 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

$380/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.2%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.72%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

58 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$660k

2021

$750k

2022

$803k

2023

$820k

2025

$868k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

FOUNTAIN GATE 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 2.3% with stable tenant demand
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

$1,942/wk

$89k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.6%

75.2% owner-occupier

Median age

35.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.3%

Population growth

+3.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

59%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

40.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

16.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

390 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

38.9 km

Regional

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

75.8%

Strong demand

Walkability

38 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

20.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

995/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3805

🏫8 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined⭐3 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (8)

Trinity Catholic Primary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1070(75%)

507 students17:1 student–teacher50% girls26% top SEA quarter

Don Bosco School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1047(67%)

207 students12:1 student–teacher52% girls18% top SEA quarter

Oatlands Primary School