HESSE
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
Est.$730,000
Modelled estimate · 2026
Rent yield
Real2.1%
computed from govt data
Annual growth
Real1.4%
annualised from govt data
Vacancy rate
Est.1.8%
modelled estimate
AI insights for HESSE
Investment analysis, risks & comparisons
HESSE 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
$300/wk
DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025
Demand change
+1.1%
annual shift
Yield × growth index
1.8
combined signal
Net yield (est.)
4.01%
after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance
5-yr growth (CAGR)
+2.3%
est. compound, long-run avg
10-yr growth (CAGR)
+5.0%
est. compound, long-run avg
Rental demand
48 / 100
Moderate demand
Supply pipeline
Est.0.7%
new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate
Low supply pressure
Market overview
HESSE 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 2.1% 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
$2,146/wk
$50k taxable p.a.
Renters
5.8%
91.8% owner-occupier
Median age
38.0 yrs
Unemployment
6.8%
Population growth
+1.7% p.a.
Investor-owned
14.0%
of all dwellings (ATO)
Houses
83%
8% apartments
Degree qualified
30.1%
bachelor's or higher (ABS)
Work from home
13.2%
of employed residents (ABS Census)
Median lot size
1.8 ha
Large block
Household size
2.9 persons
avg per dwelling (ABS Census)
Short-term rental
0.2%
Mostly long-term tenants
Market activity
Distance to CBD
99.7 km
Regional
Days on market
78 days
Slower market
Auction clearance
44.7%
Buyer's market
Walkability
0 / 100
Car-dependent
Coastal proximity
66.7 km
Inland
NBN technology
SatelliteRemote — satellite connection
Population density
10/km²
Rural / semi-rural
Schools in postcode 3321
🏫Primary (1)
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
Moderate8.8 offences / 100 persons
Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025
School quality
Average1 school in postcode area
Source: ACARA My School 2025
Transit access
Car-dependentSource: State GTFS feeds
Gentrification signal
20
/ 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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