Springvale South VIC Property Investment

Kingston (Vic.) · 3172 · Score: 60/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$862K
Rental Yield
3.9%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$640/wk
Median Unit Price
$639K
Population
12,766
Days on Market
32 days
Annual Growth
4.4%
AI Investment Analysis

Springvale South VIC Investment Brief

HOLD3.9% gross yield on a $862,471 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) median.

THE MARKET

Springvale South has compounded at 5.0%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $862,471 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 32 days (roughly balanced conditions).

  • Median house: $862,471 (single source — OnTheHouse only, no peer to validate) | Units: $638,620
  • Gross yield: 3.9% | Net yield: 2.4%
  • 5yr price CAGR: 5.0%/yr | 3yr forecast: 6.3%/yr
  • Population: 12,766 | Owner-occupier rate: 78% | Affluence: 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

  • Suburban Rail Loop East (Melbourne) (Under Construction)
  • Transport: Standard suburban transport access

BULL CASE

If Springvale South maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.5%, median prices could reach $991,842 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Springvale South pull back 10-15% from $862,471, 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

Springvale South 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 4.4%.

  • Entry range: $776,224$948,718
  • 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

Early gentrification signals5.0/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (5.0% CAGR)
Outer suburban location (23.9km to CBD) — slower gentrification cycle
Active development pipeline (4137 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

high confidence
1yr Forecast
4.9%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
4.5%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.9%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 5.0% + 10yr CAGR 5.4%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • High supply pipeline (4137 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

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Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
32 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
640 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
4.99 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
5.39 high impact
1yr Price Growth
4.37 medium impact
Population Growth
0.15 high impact
Median Household Income
1715 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
5.7 medium impact
Public Transport Score
41 medium impact
School Zone Quality
5 medium impact
Distance to CBD
23.9 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
1 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
78.3 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
3.86 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.36 high impact

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

932

2020

955

2021

1,050

2022

611

2023

589

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3172

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 2 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

23,261

Education (IEO)

5/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

5/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Springvale South VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $640/wk median rent for Springvale South. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Athol Road Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
4.9/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.