Anakie VIC Property Investment

Golden Plains · 3213 · Score: 68/100 · Buy

Median House Price
$672K
Rental Yield
2.7%
Vacancy Rate
2.4%
Median Weekly Rent
$350/wk
Median Unit Price
$727K
Population
734
Days on Market
39 days
Annual Growth
5.2%

Anakie Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market

Avg Nightly Rate
$365.5/night
Occupancy Rate
%
Est. Annual Revenue
$87K
AI Investment Analysis

Anakie VIC Investment Brief

BUY2.7% gross yield on a $672,000$1,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.

THE MARKET

Anakie has compounded at 5.1%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $672,000$1,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 39 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $672,000$1,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $727,191
  • Gross yield: 2.7% | Net yield: 1.2%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 5.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 734 | Owner-occupier rate: 88% | Affluence: High
  • Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 2.4% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $350/wk | Days on market: 39 (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

  • No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
  • Transport: North Shore station 15.9km away

BULL CASE

If Anakie maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.7%, median prices could reach $772,800 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Anakie pull back 10-15% from $672,000, with vacancy rising to 4.3% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential

COMPARABLE MARKETS

  • St Albans (VIC): $731,405 median, 3.5% yield, 12.4% 1yr growth
  • Noble Park (VIC): $825,401 median, 3.5% yield, 6.5% 1yr growth
  • Deer Park (VIC): $714,583 median, 3.6% yield, 7.1% 1yr growth

THE PLAY

Anakie 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 2.7% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current stable phase of the market cycle.

  • Entry range: $604,800$739,200
  • Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
  • Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 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

Pre-gentrification2.0/10
High SEIFA decile — already upgraded or established affluent area
Moderate capital growth (5.1% CAGR)
Active development pipeline (1070 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

medium confidence
1yr Forecast
5.4%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.9%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
4.3%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.1%

Growth drivers
  • +Strong population growth (3.3%/yr) driving demand
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.4%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (1070 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

5 green5 yellow4 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.4 high impact
Days on Market
39 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
350 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.11 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
No data high impact
1yr Price Growth
5.23 medium impact
Population Growth
3.34 high impact
Median Household Income
2141 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
3.5 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
5.6 medium impact
Distance to CBD
71.51 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
7 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
87.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
2.71 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.21 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

218

2020

276

2021

220

2022

216

2023

140

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3213

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 7 of 10 — Average

Population

4,753

Education (IEO)

5/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

9/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $350/wk median rent for Anakie. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Bannockburn P-12 College
PrimaryGovernment
5.9/10
Bannockburn P-12 College
SecondaryGovernment
5.9/10

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.