Macleod West VIC Property Investment
Darebin · 3085 · Score: 64/100 · Hold
Macleod West VIC Investment Brief
HOLD — 1.9% gross yield on a $1,050,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Macleod West has compounded at 5.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,050,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,050,000 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.9% | Net yield: 0.4%
- 5yr price CAGR: 5.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 5.3%/yr
- Population: 14,050 | Owner-occupier rate: 73% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 2.2% (improving) | Rental demand: High
- Median weekly rent: $381/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
- 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 Macleod West maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $1,207,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Macleod West pull back 10-15% from $1,050,000, 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
- 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
Macleod West 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: $945,000 – $1,155,000
- 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 5.9% + 10yr CAGR 5.6%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- −High supply pipeline (4740 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
1,112
2020
939
2021
1,180
2022
806
2023
703
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3085
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
14,050
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
8/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Macleod West VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $381/wk median rent for Macleod West. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
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