Woolsthorpe VIC Property Investment
Moyne · 3276 · Score: 43/100 · Caution
Woolsthorpe Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Woolsthorpe VIC Investment Brief
CAUTION — 1.6% gross yield on a $672,000 (pending peer validation) median.
THE MARKET
Woolsthorpe has compounded at 2.9%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $672,000 (pending peer validation) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 45 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $672,000 (pending peer validation) | Units: $0
- Gross yield: 1.6% | Net yield: 0.1%
- 5yr price CAGR: 2.9%/yr | 3yr forecast: 2.6%/yr
- Population: 364 | Owner-occupier rate: 77% | Affluence: Above Average
- Supply pipeline: Moderate — Development activity consistent with long-term averages
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 3.0% (stable) | Rental demand: Moderate
- Median weekly rent: $200/wk | Days on market: 45 (stable)
- Tenant market — vacancy elevated, negotiate hard on rent.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $385/night | Occupancy: 48%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$67,506/yr
- vs long-term rent: $10,400/yr (+549% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- No major confirmed infrastructure projects on record.
- Transport: Standard suburban transport access
BULL CASE
If Woolsthorpe maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 2.1%, median prices could reach $772,800 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Woolsthorpe pull back 10-15% from $672,000, with vacancy rising to 5.0% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Distance from CBD may limit long-term capital growth potential
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
- Deer Park (VIC): $714,583 median, 3.6% yield, 7.1% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Woolsthorpe carries elevated risk that outweighs potential returns at current levels. A cooling market combined with moderate vacancy risk warrants caution. Avoid new acquisitions unless significant discount to median pricing is achievable. Re-evaluate if vacancy falls below 2.5% or annual price growth exceeds 3%.
- Entry range: $604,800 – $739,200
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- 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
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 2.9% + 10yr CAGR 3.3%
- −Population decline (-1.9%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (434 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
94
2020
117
2021
67
2022
96
2023
60
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3276
Decile 6 of 10 — Average
Population
437
Education (IEO)
6/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
7/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Woolsthorpe VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $200/wk median rent for Woolsthorpe. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
Schools
In your catchment
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Nearby Suburbs
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