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Ivanhoe East

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

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +7 pts over Sunshine West.

Stable but fully pricedVIC · 3079$828k medianNear North East Link
64Strong · top 15%
Details
Drivers
  • Infrastructure pipeline$11.0bn nearby
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
  • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (92% of cap)
  • Modest 5y growth (1.2%/yr)

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

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Sunshine

75Standout
VIC · $825k
Drivers
  • Infrastructure pipeline$9.1bn nearby
  • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
  • Capital growth7.5%/yr
Risks
  • At top of budget (92% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (2.1%)
Stable but fully priced
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Junction Village

69Strong
VIC · $480k
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
Stable entry · room to scale
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Top 30 VIC suburbs under $900k

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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 ·Kew East moved from #73 #9 with infrastructure weighting.

$81.7B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–742 suburbs

  1. #1

    Sunshine

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

    5y growth · 7.5%/yr
    73
    Growth🟡 Near capNear rail
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$9.1bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.5%/yr
    Risks
    • At top of budget (92% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (2.1%)

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

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  2. #2

    Ivanhoe East

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

    Gross yield · 2.8%
    64
    Yield🟡 Near capNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Infrastructure pipeline$11.0bn nearby
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+17.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (92% of cap)
    • Modest 5y growth (1.2%/yr)

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

    3079 · BanyuleCompare investment case

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5928 suburbs

  1. #3

    Sunshine West

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

    Growth + yield · 1.1% · 2.7%
    57
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Infrastructure pipeline$3.8bn nearby
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (1.1%/yr)

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

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  2. #4

    Junction Village

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

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    54
    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
  3. #5

    Mambourin

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

    5y growth · 11.7%/yr
    52
    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
  4. #6

    Wodonga

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

    Growth + yield · 7.9% · 3.0%
    52
    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
  5. #7

    Bonnie Brook

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

    5y growth · 16.5%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth16.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

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

    3335 · MeltonCompare investment case
  6. #8

    Deanside

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

    5y growth · 14.5%/yr
    51
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth14.5%/yr
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

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

    3336 · MeltonCompare investment case
  7. #9

    Kew East

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

    Gross yield · 3.8%
    51
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.8%
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (-7.8%/yr)

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

    3102 · BoroondaraCompare investment case
  8. #10

    Braybrook

    listings tightening 7.0% YoY, incomes +21.0% (5y).

    Growth + yield · 2.0% · 2.3%
    50
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • Modest 5y growth (2.0%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub2.3 kmApproved · 2033

    3019 · MaribyrnongCompare investment case
  9. #11

    West Footscray

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

    Growth + yield · -0.8% · 2.4%
    50
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear pipeline
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • Modest 5y growth (-0.8%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·West Gate Tunnel2.2 kmConstruction · 2025

    3012 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  10. #12

    Parkville

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

    Gross yield · 3.6%
    49
    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
  11. #13

    Albion

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

    Growth + yield · 1.1% · 2.2%
    48
    Balanced🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.2%)
    • Modest 5y growth (1.1%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub1.9 kmApproved · 2033

    3020 · BrimbankCompare investment case
  12. #14

    Morwell

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

    5y growth · 11.9%/yr
    48
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.9%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.6%
    • Budget headroom65% under cap
    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
  13. #15

    Churchill

    13.3%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 13.3%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth13.3%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.5%
    • Budget headroom62% under cap
    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
  14. #16

    Hamilton

    11.4%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.4%/yr
    47
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.4%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.4%
    • Budget headroom60% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub247.3 kmApproved · 2033

    3300 · Southern GrampiansCompare investment case
  15. #17

    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%
    • Budget headroom65% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

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

    3380 · Northern GrampiansCompare investment case
  16. #18

    Ararat

    8.9%/yr capital growth, 3.9% gross yield.

    Growth + yield · 8.9% · 3.9%
    46
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.9%/yr
    • Rental yield3.9%
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Budget headroom63% under cap
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub176.5 kmApproved · 2033

    3377 · Northern GrampiansCompare investment case
  17. #19

    Frankston North

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

    Growth + yield · 6.9% · 2.8%
    46
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth6.9%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Cheltenham19.7 kmConstruction · 2035

    3200 · FrankstonCompare investment case
  18. #20

    Moe

    10.1%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.1%/yr
    46
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.1%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Budget headroom62% under cap
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley101.9 kmConstruction · 2035

    3825 · WellingtonCompare investment case
  19. #21

    Mooroopna

    9.8%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 9.8%/yr
    46
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth9.8%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·North East Link — Bulleen156.2 kmConstruction · 2028

    3629 · Greater SheppartonCompare investment case
  20. #22

    Red Cliffs

    13.0%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 13.0%/yr
    46
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth13.0%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub454.0 kmApproved · 2033

    3496 · MilduraCompare investment case
  21. #23

    Baxter

    listings tightening 6.0% YoY, 7.9%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 7.9%/yr
    45
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Capital growth7.9%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Cheltenham26.8 kmConstruction · 2035

    3911 · FrankstonCompare investment case
  22. #24

    Longwarry

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

    Growth + yield · 6.3% · 3.1%
    45
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    • Income growth+16.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley58.6 kmConstruction · 2035

    3816 · CardiniaCompare investment case
  23. #25

    Marysville

    8.0%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 8.0%/yr
    45
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth8.0%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-5.0% YoY
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Box Hill65.0 kmConstruction · 2035

    3779 · Yarra RangesCompare investment case
  24. #26

    Shepparton

    11.2%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.2%/yr
    45
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.2%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·North East Link — Bulleen156.9 kmConstruction · 2028

    3630 · Greater SheppartonCompare investment case
  25. #27

    Tatura

    10.5%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 10.5%/yr
    45
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth10.5%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • Only 4,955 residents — illiquid, slow to sell
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·North East Link — Bulleen149.0 kmConstruction · 2028

    3616 · Greater SheppartonCompare investment case
  26. #28

    Mont Albert

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

    Gross yield · 2.9%
    45
    Yield🟢 Under budgetNear rail
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.4%
    Risks
    • Modest 5y growth (-0.2%/yr)

    Nearby construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Box Hill1.1 kmConstruction · 2035

    3127 · BoroondaraCompare investment case
  27. #29

    Bunyip

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

    5y growth · 7.1%/yr
    44
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    • Capital growth7.1%/yr
    • Tight rentals1.3%
    Risks
    • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Suburban Rail Loop East — Glen Waverley54.3 kmConstruction · 2035

    3815 · CardiniaCompare investment case
  28. #30

    Eaglehawk

    11.1%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.1%/yr
    44
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.1%/yr
    • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub129.6 kmApproved · 2033

    3556 · LoddonIn compare set
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

Kew East moved from #73 → #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
$81.7bn
Construction
5
Approved
1
Planned
0
Top 3 by value
  • road

    North East Link — Bulleen

    $16.5bn
    Construction · 2028
  • metro

    Metro Tunnel — Anzac Station

    $13.5bn
    Recently completed · 2025
  • metro

    Metro Tunnel — Parkville Station

    $13.5bn
    Recently completed · 2025
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