Keilor East VIC Property Investment
Brimbank · 3033 · Score: 66/100 · Buy
Keilor East VIC Investment Brief
BUY — 2.8% gross yield on a $1,125,507 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Keilor East has compounded at 4.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,125,507 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,125,507 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $811,083
- Gross yield: 2.8% | Net yield: 1.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 15,078 | Owner-occupier rate: 78% | Affluence: High
- 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
Insufficient STR data for this suburb. Run a specific address analysis for property-level STR projections.
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- Melbourne Airport Rail (SRL Airport) (Announced)
- West Gate Tunnel (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
- Transport: Well-connected inner-city location
BULL CASE
If Keilor East maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,294,333 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Keilor East pull back 10-15% from $1,125,507, 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
- 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
- Sunshine North (VIC): $812,442 median, 3.2% yield, 2.8% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Keilor East 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 2.8% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,012,956 – $1,238,058
- 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 4.9% + 10yr CAGR 6.7%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (3236 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
735
2020
605
2021
808
2022
456
2023
632
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3033
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
15,078
Education (IEO)
7/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Keilor East VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $600/wk median rent for Keilor East. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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