VIC3058· Pop. 34,906Darebin

MORELAND

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

58

Liveability score

75

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

$1,000,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.2%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

1.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MORELAND 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

$421/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.12%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.0%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.5%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

2020
$899k
2021
$1009k
2022
$1020k
2023
$980k
2025
$1000k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MORELAND 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 2.2% with stable tenant demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • High entry price may limit buyer pool
  • 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

$2,046/wk

$73k taxable p.a.

Renters

32.6%

64.9% owner-occupier

Median age

37.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+1.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

34%

59% apartments

Degree qualified

49.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

34.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

210 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

10.8%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

8.2 km

Middle ring

Days on market

27 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

65.2%

Strong demand

Walkability

94 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

4.3 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

4,716/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 3058

🏫7 Primary🎓3 Secondary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Coburg West Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1147(95%)
370 students14:1 student–teacher48% girls59% top SEA quarter

Coburg North Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1128(91%)
509 students13:1 student–teacher49% girls52% top SEA quarter

St Bernard's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1121(90%)
152 students11:1 student–teacher39% girls46% top SEA quarter

St Fidelis' School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1119(89%)
251 students13:1 student–teacher51% girls49% top SEA quarter

Coburg Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1113(87%)
346 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls48% top SEA quarter

Merri-bek Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1112(87%)
350 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls50% top SEA quarter

St Paul's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1097(83%)
200 students11:1 student–teacher49% girls39% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (3)

Coburg High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1099(84%)
1,265 students13:1 student–teacher46% girls43% top SEA quarter

Mercy College

Catholic · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1029(60%)
403 students12:1 student–teacher100% girls17% top SEA quarter

Islamic College of Sport

Independent · Yrs 11-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 989(42%)
72 students12:1 student–teacher11% girls10% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Australian International Academy of Education

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1071(76%)
2,215 students11:1 student–teacher48% girls30% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Coburg Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 1028(59%)
67 students4:1 student–teacher24% girls24% 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

High crime
52/ 100

8.4 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average
1088ICSEA · national avg 1000

12 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
68/ 100
🚆 4 train🚃 4 tram🚌 40 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

48

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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