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🥇Balanced pick

Sunshine West

Best all-rounder on the index — no single dimension dominates and none lags.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +4 pts over Logan Central.

Stable but fully pricedVIC · 3020$670k medianNear Melbourne Airport Rail
56Moderate
Details
Drivers
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
  • Infrastructure pipeline$3.8bn nearby
  • Tight rentals1.4%
Risks
  • At top of budget (96% of cap)
  • Modest 5y growth (1.1%/yr)

Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub1.4 kmApproved · 2033

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Midland

72Strong
WA · $545k
Drivers
  • Capital growth10.5%/yr
  • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
  • Tight rentals1.2%
  • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
Stable entry point
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🥉Yield

Lower Macdonald

78Standout
NSW · $195k
Drivers
  • Rental yield8.3%
  • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
  • Budget headroom72% under cap
  • Tight rentals1.3%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
Stable entry · room to scale
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Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

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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 ·Sunshine West moved from #73 #1 with infrastructure weighting.

$134.3B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5930 suburbs

  1. #1

    Sunshine West

    listings tightening 6.0% YoY, population +7.8% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 1.1% · 2.7%
    56
    Balanced🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$3.8bn nearby
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (96% of cap)
    • Modest 5y growth (1.1%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub1.4 kmApproved · 2033

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Logan Central

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

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road17.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4114 · LoganCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Armadale

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6112 · ArmadaleIn compare set
  4. #4

    Ellenbrook

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6069 · SwanCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Midland

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6056 · SwanCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Junction Village

    12.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    52
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.5%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Cheltenham27.5 kmConstruction · 2035

    3977 · FrankstonCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Rockingham

    11.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.4%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.4%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    6168 · RockinghamCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Baldivis

    12.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.2%/yr
    51
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.2%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (92% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    6171 · RockinghamCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Noarlunga

    10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 10.8% · 4.4%
    51
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Rental yield4.4%
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5168 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  10. #10

    Mambourin

    11.7%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 11.7%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.7%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub23.7 kmApproved · 2033

    3024 · MeltonCompare investment case
  11. #11

    Wodonga

    listings tightening 8.0% YoY, incomes +22.0% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 7.9% · 3.0%
    51
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+22.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.9%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·North East Link — Bulleen243.4 kmConstruction · 2028

    3689 · DarebinCompare investment case
  12. #12

    Cannington

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    50
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    6107 · CanningIn compare set
  13. #13

    Deanside

    14.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 14.5%/yr
    50
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth14.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (94% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub16.5 kmApproved · 2033

    3336 · MeltonCompare investment case
  14. #14

    Elizabeth

    11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    49
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5112 · PlayfordCompare investment case
  15. #15

    Bonnie Brook

    16.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 16.5%/yr
    49
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth16.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (94% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub18.4 kmApproved · 2033

    3335 · MeltonCompare investment case
  16. #16

    Kew East

    listings tightening 6.0% YoY, population +7.8% (5y).

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    49
    Yield🟡 Near capNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.8%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (92% of cap)
    • Modest 5y growth (-7.8%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·North East Link — Bulleen3.0 kmConstruction · 2028

    3102 · BoroondaraCompare investment case
  17. #17

    Munno Para

    11.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 11.2%/yr
    48
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5115 · PlayfordCompare investment case
  18. #18

    Lower Macdonald

    8.3% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 8.3%
    48
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield8.3%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Budget headroom72% under cap
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Sydney Metro West — Parramatta50.2 kmConstruction · 2030

    2775 · The HillsCompare investment case
  19. #19

    Mandurah

    11.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.2%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Population growth+12.6% (5y)
    • Income growth+15.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    6210 · MandurahCompare investment case
  20. #20

    Salisbury

    10.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.5%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5108 · SalisburyCompare investment case
  21. #21

    Gawler

    10.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5118 · GawlerCompare investment case
  22. #22

    Para Hills

    10.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 10.2%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.2%/yr
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5096 · SalisburyCompare investment case
  23. #23

    Morphett Vale

    10.5%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state
    5162 · OnkaparingaCompare investment case
  24. #24

    Macgregor

    population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.5%
    47
    Balanced🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.2%/yr
    • Rental yield3.5%
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    2615 · CanberraCompare investment case
  25. #25

    Morwell

    11.9%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.9%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.9%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.6%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley116.0 kmConstruction · 2035

    3840 · Latrobe (Vic.)Compare investment case
  26. #26

    Stawell

    10.8%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.8%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.8%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.5%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub198.9 kmApproved · 2033

    3380 · Northern GrampiansCompare investment case
  27. #27

    Parkville

    population +7.8% (5y), 3.6% gross yield.

    Gross yield · 3.6%
    47
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.6%
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (1.7%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·Metro Tunnel — Parkville Station0.9 kmRecently completed · 2025

    3052 · MorelandCompare investment case
  28. #28

    Angus

    8.1% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.

    Gross yield · 8.1%
    47
    Yield🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Rental yield8.1%
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Budget headroom68% under cap
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·M12 Motorway19.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    2765 · PenrithCompare investment case
  29. #29

    Bridgewater

    8.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 4.0% YoY.

    5y growth · 8.4%/yr
    46
    Growth🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks

    No material risk flags raised by the model.

    Nearby construction ·New Bridgewater Bridge0.0 kmConstruction · 2025

    7030 · BrightonCompare investment case
  30. #30

    Reynella

    9.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.

    5y growth · 9.8%/yr
    46
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.8%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.2%
    • Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
    • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (92% of cap)
    • No major construction project in this state
    5161 · OnkaparingaCompare 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

Sunshine West moved from #73 → #1 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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