VIC3010Melbourne

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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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

Est.

$1,120,000

Modelled estimate · 2026

Rent yield

Real

2.1%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

2.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.4%

modelled estimate

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UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 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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Modelled estimate — no government price is published for this suburb, so we estimate it from real median rent + local factors (~15% typical error). Not real transaction data. Rent, schools, safety and demographics on this page are real.

Median rent

$450/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+2.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

0.85%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.1%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Modelled estimate · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE 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 2.1% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$2,060/wk

$74k taxable p.a.

Renters

33.5%

60.7% owner-occupier

Median age

32.5 yrs

Unemployment

4.0%

Population growth

+1.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

24.6%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

27%

58% apartments

Degree qualified

57.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.9%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

220 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

13.7%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

1.9 km

Inner city

Days on market

36 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

64.6%

Balanced market

Walkability

97 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

3.8 km

Near coast

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

12,086/km²

Very dense urban

Liveability & safety

Safety index

High crime

59/ 100

7.8 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Average

1024ICSEA · national avg 1000

2 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Excellent

84/ 100

🚆 2 train🚃 5 tram🚌 23 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 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

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

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Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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