Bayswater North VIC Property Investment
Maroondah · 3153 · Score: 60/100 · Hold
Bayswater North Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Bayswater North VIC Investment Brief
HOLD — 3.3% gross yield on a $943,021 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Bayswater North has compounded at 5.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $943,021 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $943,021 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $664,523
- Gross yield: 3.3% | Net yield: 1.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 7.3%/yr
- Population: 9,014 | 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: $600/wk | Days on market: 32 (stable)
- Balanced market — vacancy manageable but monitor trend.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $384/night | Occupancy: 48%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$67,222/yr
- vs long-term rent: $31,200/yr (+115% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Angliss Hospital Expansion (Under Delivery)
- Suburban Rail Loop East (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Bayswater station 1.9km away
BULL CASE
If Bayswater North maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,084,474 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 North pull back 10-15% from $943,021, 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 North 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: $848,719 – $1,037,323
- 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
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 5.0% + 10yr CAGR 5.3%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (3115 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
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 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3153
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
21,276
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
5/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Bayswater North VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $600/wk median rent for Bayswater North. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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