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We score every suburb 0–100 across eight investment-grade signals — capital growth, population growth, supply tightening, rental yield, vacancy rate, income growth, infrastructure pipeline exposure and affordability headroom — then weight them by the strategy you choose (Growth, Balanced, or Yield).

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ABS, ATO, SQM Research, Domain, realestate.com.au and the infrastructure portals of every state and territory. Full list and update cadence on /sources.

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Your recommended picks

Best buys under $700k

Best overall pick for you

🥇Balanced pick

Junction Village

Strong dual 12.4%/yr growth + 3.5% yield with no single overextension.

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

Stable entry pointVIC · 3977$480k median

64Strong · top 15%

View whyDetails

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

Frankston · scored against your filter

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🥈Secondary pickGrowth

Midland

72Strong

10.5%/yr capital growth with population +12.6% over five years.

WA · $545kView why

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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🥉Alternative pickYield

Lower Macdonald

78Standout

8.3% yield in a tight rental market — 1.3% vacancy backs the cashflow.

NSW · $195kView why

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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Why am I seeing this? Ranked across every suburb that fits your filter — click any card for the full breakdown.

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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Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7413 suburbs

#1
Junction Village
12.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 12.4%/yr
1.3% vacancy
64
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
#2
Logan Central
population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 9.4%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
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
Armadale
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
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 · ArmadaleCompare investment case
#4
Ellenbrook
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
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 · SwanIn compare set
#5
Midland
10.5%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.5%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
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
Noarlunga
10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 10.8% · 4.4%
1.2% vacancy
63
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
#7
Rockingham
11.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.4%/yr
1.2% vacancy
62
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
Baldivis
12.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 12.2%/yr
1.2% vacancy
62
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
Mambourin
11.7%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.7%/yr
1.4% vacancy
62
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 · MeltonIn compare set
#10
Wodonga
listings tightening 8.0% YoY, incomes +22.0% (5y).
Growth + yield · 7.9% · 3.0%
1.2% vacancy
62
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
#11
Cannington
10.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
61
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 · CanningCompare investment case
#12
Deanside
14.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 14.5%/yr
1.4% vacancy
61
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
#13
Bonnie Brook
16.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 16.5%/yr
1.4% vacancy
60
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

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5917 suburbs

#14
Elizabeth
11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
59
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
Munno Para
11.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
59
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
#16
Para Hills
10.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 10.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
58
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
#17
Angus
8.1% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
Gross yield · 8.1%
1.3% vacancy
58
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
#18
Lower Macdonald
8.3% gross yield, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
Gross yield · 8.3%
1.3% vacancy
58
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
Mandurah
11.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.2%/yr
+12.6% population (5y)
57
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
Salisbury
10.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
57
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
Gawler
10.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 10.5%/yr
1.3% vacancy
57
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
Morphett Vale
10.5%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.
5y growth · 10.5%/yr
1.2% vacancy
57
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
#23
Macgregor
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.5%
1.4% vacancy
57
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
#24
Morwell
11.9%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 11.9%/yr
11.9%/yr 5y growth
57
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
#25
Stawell
10.8%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
10.8%/yr 5y growth
57
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
#26
Reynella
9.8%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.
5y growth · 9.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
56
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
#27
Calwell
population +9.1% (5y), 8.2%/yr capital growth.
Growth + yield · 8.2% · 3.4%
1.4% vacancy
56
Balanced🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Capital growth8.2%/yr
Rental yield3.4%
Tight rentals1.4%
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
2905 · CanberraCompare investment case
#28
Ararat
8.9%/yr capital growth, 3.9% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 8.9% · 3.9%
8.9%/yr 5y growth
56
Balanced🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth8.9%/yr
Rental yield3.9%
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub176.5 kmApproved · 2033
3377 · Northern GrampiansCompare investment case
#29
Churchill
13.3%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 13.3%/yr
13.3%/yr 5y growth
56
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth13.3%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.5%
Risks
Only 4,924 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley120.0 kmConstruction · 2035
3842 · Latrobe (Vic.)Compare investment case
#30
Hamilton
11.4%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).
5y growth · 11.4%/yr
11.4%/yr 5y growth
56
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth11.4%/yr
Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Rental yield3.4%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub247.3 kmApproved · 2033
3300 · Southern GrampiansCompare 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.

Flip Market mode in the customizer to double the construction-pipeline weighting and see which suburbs climb the ranking. The $134.3B national pipeline below is what drives that effect.

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

Approved

Planned

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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Top 30 AU suburbs under $700k

Tier BB — Solid·Score 60–74·13 suburbs

Tier CC — Moderate·Score 40–59·17 suburbs

Sydney Metro West — Parramatta

Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park

WestConnex M4–M5 Link

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7413 suburbs

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5917 suburbs