Collingwood VIC Property Investment
Yarra · 3066 · Score: 70/100 · Buy
Collingwood Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Collingwood VIC Investment Brief
BUY — 3.2% gross yield on a $1,300,000 median.
THE MARKET
Collingwood has compounded at 3.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $1,115,964 in 2021 is worth $1,300,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 22 days (sellers have the leverage). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,514,386 by 2031.
- Median house: $1,300,000 | Units: $639,000
- Gross yield: 3.2% | Net yield: 1.7%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 2.9%/yr
- Population: 9,179 | Owner-occupier rate: 33% | Affluence: High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 1.8% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $800/wk | Days on market: 22 (improving)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $530/night | Occupancy: 48%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$92,789/yr
- vs long-term rent: $41,600/yr (+123% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Metro Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- North East Link (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- West Gate Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Suburban Rail Loop East (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Collingwood maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.3%, median prices could reach $1,495,000 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Collingwood pull back 10-15% from $1,300,000, with vacancy rising to 3.2% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- No significant risk factors identified for this suburb
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Springvale (VIC): $966,000 median, 3.2% yield, 9.1% 1yr growth
- Lake Gardens (VIC): $910,973 median, 2.8% yield, -4.7% 1yr growth
- Bangholme (VIC): $992,000 median, 1.7% yield, 5.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Collingwood 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 3.2% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,170,000 – $1,430,000
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying 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 3.1% + 10yr CAGR 4.3%
- +Above-average population growth (1.5%/yr)
- +Low rental vacancy (1.8%) — constrained supply
- +Active market (22 days avg)
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (4631 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
1,570
2020
909
2021
269
2022
878
2023
1,005
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3066
Decile 3 of 10 — High disadvantage
Population
9,179
Education (IEO)
10/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
1/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Collingwood VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $800/wk median rent for Collingwood. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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