Essendon North VIC Property Investment
Moonee Valley · 3041 · Score: 71/100 · Buy
Essendon North VIC Investment Brief
BUY — 2.3% gross yield on a $1,081,000–$1,441,315 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Essendon North has compounded at 6.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,081,000–$1,441,315 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,081,000–$1,441,315 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $491,454
- Gross yield: 2.3% | Net yield: 0.8%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 1.5%/yr
- Population: 3,071 | Owner-occupier rate: 73% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.2% (stable) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $645/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
- West Gate Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Melbourne Airport Rail (SRL Airport) (Announced)
- North East Link (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Essendon North maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,691,228 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Essendon North pull back 10-15% from $1,470,633, 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
- Flemington (VIC): $1,200,000 median, 2.8% yield, 2.3% 1yr growth
- Altona East (VIC): $1,250,000 median, 1.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
- Carlton (VIC): $1,400,000 median, 3.1% yield, 8.7% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Essendon North 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 2.3% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current above_trend phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,323,570 – $1,617,696
- 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 6.9% + 10yr CAGR 6.2%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (5048 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
830
2020
974
2021
1,918
2022
579
2023
747
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3041
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
13,111
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Essendon North VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $645/wk median rent for Essendon North. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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