Bayswater VIC Property Investment

Maroondah · 3153 · Score: 60/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$955K
Rental Yield
3.4%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$625/wk
Median Unit Price
$769K
Population
12,262
Days on Market
32 days
Annual Growth
4.8%
AI Investment Analysis

Bayswater VIC Investment Brief

HOLD3.4% gross yield on a $955,000 median.

THE MARKET

Bayswater has compounded at 5.0%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $748,267 in 2021 is worth $955,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,218,849 by 2031.

  • Median house: $955,000 | Units: $768,500
  • Gross yield: 3.4% | Net yield: 1.9%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 5.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
  • Population: 12,262 | Owner-occupier rate: 68% | Affluence: Above Average
  • Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline

RENTAL SNAPSHOT

  • Vacancy: 2.2% (improving) | Rental demand: High
  • Median weekly rent: $625/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

  • Angliss Hospital Expansion (Under Delivery)
  • Suburban Rail Loop East (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Bayswater station 0.1km away

BULL CASE

If Bayswater maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,098,250 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Bayswater pull back 10-15% from $955,000, with vacancy rising to 4.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

KEY RISKS

  • No significant risk factors identified for this suburb

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

Bayswater offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a stable 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: $859,500$1,050,500
  • 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

Pre-gentrification3.5/10
Middle-tier SEIFA — moderate gentrification pressure
Moderate capital growth (5.0% CAGR)
Outer suburban location (27.0km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
Active development pipeline (3115 approvals) — supply attracting new residents

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.6%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.3%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.7%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.0% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (3115 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

3 green10 yellow2 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
32 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
625 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
5.04 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.31 high impact
1yr Price Growth
4.82 medium impact
Population Growth
0.69 high impact
Median Household Income
1631 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
4.2 medium impact
Public Transport Score
No data medium impact
School Zone Quality
6.4 medium impact
Distance to CBD
26.98 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
5 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
67.5 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.4 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
1.9 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

884

2020

546

2021

655

2022

675

2023

355

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3153

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 6 of 10 — Average

Population

21,276

Education (IEO)

7/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

5/10

10-Year Investment Projection

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

Pre-filled: $625/wk median rent for Bayswater. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Bayswater Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
6.5/10
Bayswater Secondary College
SecondaryGovernment
5.4/10

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.