Aberfeldie VIC Property Investment

Moonee Valley · 3040 · Score: 69/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$1.70M
Rental Yield
2.3%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$735/wk
Median Unit Price
$661K
Population
3,925
Days on Market
32 days
Annual Growth
20.2%
AI Investment Analysis

Aberfeldie VIC Investment Brief

BUY2.2% gross yield on a $1,700,000 median.

THE MARKET

Aberfeldie has compounded at 5.2%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,319,381 in 2021 is worth $1,700,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $2,190,421 by 2031.

  • Median house: $1,700,000 | Units: $660,500
  • Gross yield: 2.2% | Net yield: 0.8%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 5.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 10.4%/yr
  • Population: 3,925 | Owner-occupier rate: 64% | Affluence: Very High
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 2.2% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $735/wk | Days on market: 32 (stable)
  • Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL

Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.

INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS

  • West Gate Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Metro Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Melbourne Airport Rail (SRL Airport) (Announced)
  • North East Link (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Stop 42: Clyde Street station 0.9km away

BULL CASE

If Aberfeldie maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,955,000 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Aberfeldie pull back 10-15% from $1,700,000, with vacancy rising to 4.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • Flood risk: HIGH (planning_overlay) — order a flood certificate for the specific address before commit

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • Flemington (VIC): $1,200,000 median, 2.8% yield, 2.3% 1yr growth
  • Altona East (VIC): $1,250,000 median, 1.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
  • Carlton (VIC): $1,400,000 median, 3.1% yield, 8.7% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Aberfeldie presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.2% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $1,530,000$1,870,000
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market holding under 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.

Gentrification Index

Early gentrification signals4.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Moderate capital growth (5.2% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (7.9km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (5048 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
5.0%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.2% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (5048 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

8 green6 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
32 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
735 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.21 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.3 high impact
1yr Price Growth
20.17 medium impact
Population Growth
0.6 high impact
Median Household Income
2199 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.2 medium impact
Public Transport Score
10 medium impact
School Zone Quality
7.5 medium impact
Distance to CBD
7.92 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
9 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
64.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.25 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
0.75 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-04

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

830

2020

974

2021

1,918

2022

579

2023

747

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3040

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage

Population

26,722

Education (IEO)

9/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

7/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Aberfeldie VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $735/wk median rent for Aberfeldie. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Aberfeldie Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
8.3/10
Buckley Park College
SecondaryGovernment
7.6/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.