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Spring Hill

Strong dual 9.2%/yr growth + infrastructure tailwind with no single overextension.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +1 pts over Footscray.

Stable entry pointQLD · 4000$1.29M medianNear Cross River Rail
78Standout · top 5%
Details
Drivers
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Infrastructure pipeline$4.7bn nearby
  • Capital growth9.2%/yr
  • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.9 kmConstruction · 2026

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Woolloongabba

90Standout
QLD · $1.40M
Drivers
  • Capital growth10.5%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Infrastructure pipeline$13.2bn nearby
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
Risks
  • At top of budget (93% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.6%)
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Parramatta Westfield

64Strong
NSW · $1.30M
Drivers
  • Infrastructure pipeline$21.7bn nearby
  • Rental yield3.8%
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Tight rentals1.3%
Risks

No material risk flags raised by the model.

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How is this calculated?

We score every suburb 0–100 against eight benchmarks a working buyer's agent watches: capital growth, rental yield, vacancy, listings trend, population growth, income growth, budget headroom, and the construction pipeline within reach.

The composite is a weighted average. The Top Picks above re-rank under a Growth-tilted, Yield-tilted, and Balanced scheme so each investor profile gets a single recommendation.

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Market mode
Base marketInfrastructure-weighted ⭐

Mode effect ·Heidelberg moved from #45 #9 with infrastructure weighting.

$134.3B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier AA — StrongScore 75–845 suburbs

  1. #1

    Woolloongabba

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    81
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$13.2bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (93% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Woolloongabba0.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    4102 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Spring Hill

    population +10.0% (5y), $4.7bn pipeline incl. Cross River Rail — Roma Street.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    78
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.7bn nearby
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4000 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Footscray

    $5.2bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.1%/yr
    77
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.2bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Nearby construction ·New Footscray Hospital0.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    3011 · MaribyrnongCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Spring Hill

    population +10.0% (5y), $5.0bn pipeline incl. Cross River Rail — Roma Street.

    5y growth · 8.2%/yr
    77
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.0bn nearby
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.4%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street0.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4000 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Sunshine

    $9.1bn pipeline incl. Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.5%/yr
    76
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$9.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.5%/yr
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.1%)

    Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub0.0 kmApproved · 2033

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7425 suburbs

  1. #6

    Yarraville

    $10.4bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 6.3%/yr
    74
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$10.4bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Nearby construction ·West Gate Tunnel0.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    3013 · MaribyrnongCompare investment case
  2. #7

    Clayton

    $5.0bn pipeline incl. Suburban Rail Loop East — Clayton, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 7.1%/yr
    72
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.0bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.1%/yr
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)

    Nearby construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Clayton0.0 kmConstruction · 2035

    3168 · MonashCompare investment case
  3. #8

    South Brisbane

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    72
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Infrastructure pipeline$3.8bn nearby
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Brisbane Metro1.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    4101 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  4. #9

    Heidelberg

    $6.1bn pipeline incl. North East Link — Bulleen, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 5.8%/yr
    71
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$6.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·North East Link — Bulleen2.0 kmConstruction · 2028

    3084 · BanyuleCompare investment case
  5. #10

    Parramatta Westfield

    $21.7bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, 3.8% gross yield.

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    71
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$21.7bn nearby
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta0.3 kmConstruction · 2030

    2150 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  6. #11

    Marrickville Metro

    $5.6bn pipeline incl. WestConnex M4–M5 Link, 3.8% gross yield.

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    71
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.6bn nearby
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Nearby construction ·WestConnex M4–M5 Link1.6 kmRecently completed · 2024

    2204 · Canterbury-BankstownCompare investment case
  7. #12

    Marrickville South

    $8.8bn pipeline incl. WestConnex M4–M5 Link, 3.8% gross yield.

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    71
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$8.8bn nearby
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Nearby construction ·WestConnex M4–M5 Link0.7 kmRecently completed · 2024

    2204 · Canterbury-BankstownCompare investment case
  8. #13

    Parramatta

    $25.0bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 6.7%/yr
    69
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$25.0bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Capital growth6.7%/yr
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta0.0 kmConstruction · 2030

    2150 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  9. #14

    Homebush South

    $4.6bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park, 3.8% gross yield.

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    69
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.6bn nearby
    • Rental yield3.8%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park1.7 kmConstruction · 2030

    2140 · Canada BayCompare investment case
  10. #15

    Box Hill

    $5.0bn pipeline incl. Suburban Rail Loop East — Box Hill, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 5.8%/yr
    68
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.0bn nearby
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.3%)

    Nearby construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Box Hill0.0 kmConstruction · 2035

    3128 · WhitehorseCompare investment case
  11. #16

    Sydney Olympic Park

    $17.8bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.1%
    68
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$17.8bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.1%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park0.5 kmConstruction · 2030

    2127 · Canada BayCompare investment case
  12. #17

    Liberty Grove

    $5.1bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.4%
    68
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park1.6 kmConstruction · 2030

    2138 · Canada BayCompare investment case
  13. #18

    Badgerys Creek

    $11.7bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 2.0%
    68
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$11.7bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport1.2 kmConstruction · 2026

    2555 · PenrithCompare investment case
  14. #19

    Milton

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.2%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.2%/yr
    67
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.2%/yr
    • Income growth+20.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (100% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.5%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1.3 kmConstruction · 2026

    4064 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  15. #20

    Ivanhoe East

    $11.0bn pipeline incl. North East Link — Bulleen, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 2.8%
    67
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$11.0bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (1.2%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·North East Link — Bulleen0.9 kmConstruction · 2028

    3079 · BanyuleCompare investment case
  16. #21

    Holroyd

    $7.4bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.8%
    67
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$7.4bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.8%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta1.8 kmConstruction · 2030

    2142 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  17. #22

    Rosehill

    $5.9bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.6%
    67
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$5.9bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Parramatta Light Rail Stage 21.6 kmApproved · 2031

    2142 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  18. #23

    Mays Hill

    $11.1bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.7%
    67
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$11.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta1.3 kmConstruction · 2030

    2145 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  19. #24

    Spotswood

    $4.6bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 2.6% · 2.2%
    66
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.6bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.2%)
    • Modest 5y growth (2.6%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·West Gate Tunnel1.7 kmConstruction · 2025

    3015 · Hobsons BayCompare investment case
  20. #25

    Harris Park

    $12.4bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Parramatta, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.4%
    66
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$12.4bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.4%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta1.2 kmConstruction · 2030

    2150 · ParramattaCompare investment case
  21. #26

    Bulleen

    $9.8bn pipeline incl. North East Link — Bulleen, population +7.8% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 3.4% · 1.8%
    65
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$9.8bn nearby
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.8%)
    • Modest 5y growth (3.4%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·North East Link — Bulleen1.1 kmConstruction · 2028

    3105 · ManninghamCompare investment case
  22. #27

    Seddon

    $6.8bn pipeline incl. West Gate Tunnel, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 0.1% · 2.5%
    65
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$6.8bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.5%)
    • Modest 5y growth (0.1%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·New Footscray Hospital1.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    3011 · MaribyrnongCompare investment case
  23. #28

    Homebush

    $4.6bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.9%
    65
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.6bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.9%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park1.7 kmConstruction · 2030

    2140 · Canada BayCompare investment case
  24. #29

    Homebush West

    $4.6bn pipeline incl. Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Growth + yield · 5.0% · 1.7%
    65
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$4.6bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.7%)

    Nearby construction ·Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park1.7 kmConstruction · 2030

    2140 · Canada BayCompare investment case
  25. #30

    Annerley

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    63
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (1.6%)

    Nearby construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road1.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4103 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
Decision driver · 8 projects tracked

How infrastructure changes your results

Infrastructure is the largest medium-term driver of suburb-level house prices in Australia. Every project below is mapped to a location, value, and stage — and counted against any suburb inside its impact radius.

Live ranking effect

Heidelberg moved from #45 → #9 once we doubled the weight on the construction pipeline.

What this means for prices

Expect demand uplift over the next 3–5 years as rail and connectivity projects open up new commuter catchments.

Pipeline value
$134.3bn
Construction
4
Approved
1
Planned
0
Top 3 by value
  • metro

    Sydney Metro West — Parramatta

    $25.0bn
    Construction · 2030
  • metro

    Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park

    $25.0bn
    Construction · 2030
  • road

    WestConnex M4–M5 Link

    $16.8bn
    Recently completed · 2024
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