VIC3796· Pop. 9,799Yarra Ranges

MOUNT EVELYN

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

58

Liveability score

63

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

$892,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

Real

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

3.7%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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MOUNT EVELYN 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

$365/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+4.5%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.93%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020
$710k
2021
$820k
2022
$878k
2023
$830k
2025
$892k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

MOUNT EVELYN is a metropolitan VIC suburb with steady 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 2.1% 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

$2,045/wk

$95k taxable p.a.

Renters

9.1%

87.0% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.2%

Population growth

+4.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

37% apartments

Degree qualified

45.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

510 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.3 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.0%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

37.2 km

Regional

Days on market

33 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

76.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

61 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

39.7 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

972/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3796

🏫3 Primary📚1 Combined1 Special
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Birmingham Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(64%)
666 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls16% top SEA quarter

Mount Evelyn Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1031(60%)
397 students14:1 student–teacher42% girls14% top SEA quarter

St Mary's School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1018(55%)
324 students15:1 student–teacher51% girls7% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

Mount Evelyn Christian School

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
693 students10:1 student–teacher47% girls27% top SEA quarter

Special (1)

Yarra Ranges Special Developmental School

Government · Yrs U · Major Cities

ICSEA 993(44%)
89 students4:1 student–teacher31% girls11% 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
86/ 100

5.2 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average
1028ICSEA · national avg 1000

5 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
31/ 100
🚆 3 train🚃 22 tram🚌 35 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

36

/ 100

Early signs

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

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

none

Coastal exposure + state climate

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