Apollo Bay VIC Property Investment
Colac Otway · 3233 · Score: 58/100 · Hold
Apollo Bay Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Apollo Bay VIC Investment Brief
HOLD — $924,178 (pending peer validation) median with 7.9%/yr growth over 5 years.
THE MARKET
Apollo Bay has compounded at 7.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $924,178 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $924,178 (pending peer validation) | Units: $727,451
- Gross yield: 3.0% | Net yield: 1.5%
- 5yr price CAGR: 7.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 3.2%/yr
- Population: 1,790 | Owner-occupier rate: 71% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $540/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
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: Colac station 46.3km away
BULL CASE
If Apollo Bay maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $1,062,805 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Apollo Bay pull back 10-15% from $924,178, with vacancy rising to 5.0% 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
- Springvale (VIC): $966,000 median, 3.2% yield, 9.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Apollo Bay offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a above_trend phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.0%.
- Entry range: $831,760 – $1,016,596
- 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 7.9% + 10yr CAGR 7.2%
- +Strong population growth (3.1%/yr) driving demand
- −High supply pipeline (401 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
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
128
2022
162
2023
111
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3233
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
2,363
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
3/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Apollo Bay VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $540/wk median rent for Apollo Bay. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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