Phillip Island VIC Property Investment
Bass Coast · 3922 · Score: 59/100 · Hold
Phillip Island Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Phillip Island VIC Investment Brief
HOLD — 4.6% gross yield on a $569,750 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.
THE MARKET
Phillip Island has compounded at 4.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $569,750 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 55 days (buyers have negotiating room).
- Median house: $569,750 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 4.6% | Net yield: 3.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 4.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 4.4%/yr
- Population: 10,118 | Owner-occupier rate: 72% | Affluence: Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Strong population growth likely attracting new development approvals
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.5% (stable) | Rental demand: Low
- Median weekly rent: $500/wk | Days on market: 55 (worsening)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $250/night | Occupancy: 45%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$41,062/yr
- vs long-term rent: $26,000/yr (+58% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Phillip Island maintains 6%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.4%, median prices could reach $655,212 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Phillip Island pull back 10-15% from $569,750, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Above-average vacancy rate (3.5%) indicates rental oversupply risk
- - Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Ardmona (VIC): $672,000 median, 1.9% yield, 7.5% 1yr growth
- Undera (VIC): $672,000 median, 1.9% yield, 7.5% 1yr growth
- Rawson (VIC): $672,000 median, 1.7% yield, 0.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Phillip Island offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a cooling phase with high 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 5.1%.
- Entry range: $512,775 – $626,725
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.9%
- Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 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 5.5%
- +Strong population growth (5.5%/yr) driving demand
- −High supply pipeline (2998 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
536
2020
890
2021
712
2022
473
2023
387
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3922
Decile 5 of 10 — Average
Population
10,118
Education (IEO)
5/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
4/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Phillip Island VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $500/wk median rent for Phillip Island. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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