Kilsyth VIC Property Investment
Maroondah · 3137 · Score: 62/100 · Hold
Kilsyth VIC Investment Brief
HOLD — 3.8% gross yield on a $876,000 median.
THE MARKET
Kilsyth has compounded at 6.1%/yr over 5 years — a house that cost $651,519 in 2021 is worth $876,000 today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions). At the same growth rate, today's median reaches $1,177,826 by 2031.
- Median house: $876,000 | Units: $756,000
- Gross yield: 3.8% | Net yield: 2.3%
- 5yr price CAGR: 6.1%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 11,699 | Owner-occupier rate: 79% | 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: $640/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)
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Kilsyth maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,007,400 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Kilsyth pull back 10-15% from $876,000, 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
Kilsyth 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 4.3%.
- Entry range: $788,400 – $963,600
- 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 6.1% + 10yr CAGR 6.2%
- +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 3137
Decile 7 of 10 — Average
Population
14,558
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
7/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Kilsyth VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $640/wk median rent for Kilsyth. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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Nearby Suburbs
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