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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 $900k

Best overall pick for you

🥇Balanced pick

Morley

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

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

Stable entry pointWA · 6062$745k median

66Strong · top 15%

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Drivers

Capital growth10.4%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Supply tightening-9.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.0%

Risks

No major construction project in this state

Bayswater · scored against your filter

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🥈Secondary pickGrowth

Sunshine

75Standout

Early-stage growth corridor benefiting from Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub and strong population inflow.

VIC · $825kView why

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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🥉Alternative pickYield

Noarlunga

74Strong

4.4% yield in a tight rental market — 1.2% vacancy backs the cashflow.

SA · $545kView why

Drivers

Capital growth10.8%/yr
Rental yield4.4%
Tight rentals1.2%
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY

Risks

No major construction project in this state

Stable entry point

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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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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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$134.3B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7427 suburbs

#1
Sunshine
$9.1bn pipeline incl. Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 7.5%/yr
$9.1bn pipeline
68
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 full (3)
#2
Morley
10.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.4%/yr
1.0% vacancy
66
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth10.4%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Supply tightening-9.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.0%
Risks
No major construction project in this state
6062 · BayswaterCompare full (3)
#3
Logan Central
population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 9.4%/yr
1.2% vacancy
65
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 full (3)
#4
Bracken Ridge
12.4%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
5y growth · 12.4%/yr
1.1% vacancy
65
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth12.4%/yr
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
Income growth+19.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street16.5 kmConstruction · 2026
4017 · BrisbaneCompare full (3)
#5
Geebung
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.1% vacancy
65
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth11.8%/yr
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
Income growth+19.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street12.6 kmConstruction · 2026
4034 · BrisbaneCompare full (3)
#6
Forest Lake
12.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
5y growth · 12.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
65
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth12.8%/yr
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road15.8 kmConstruction · 2026
4078 · BrisbaneCompare full (3)
#7
Springfield Lakes
13.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
5y growth · 13.5%/yr
1.2% vacancy
65
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth13.5%/yr
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road22.7 kmConstruction · 2026
4300 · IpswichCompare full (3)
#8
Ellenbrook
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
65
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 full (3)
#9
Midland
10.5%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.5%/yr
1.2% vacancy
65
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 full (3)
#10
Junction Village
12.4%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 12.4%/yr
1.3% vacancy
65
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 full (3)
#11
Carseldine
12.2%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).
5y growth · 12.2%/yr
1.1% vacancy
64
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth12.2%/yr
Population growth+10.0% (5y)
Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
Income growth+19.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (99% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street13.1 kmConstruction · 2026
4034 · BrisbaneIn compare set
#12
Armadale
11.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
64
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 full (3)
#13
Rockingham
11.4%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.4%/yr
1.2% vacancy
64
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 full (3)
#14
Baldivis
12.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 12.2%/yr
1.2% vacancy
64
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth12.2%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Tight rentals1.2%
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
6171 · RockinghamCompare full (3)
#15
Noarlunga
10.8%/yr capital growth, 4.4% gross yield.
Growth + yield · 10.8% · 4.4%
1.2% vacancy
64
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 full (3)
#16
Tuart Hill
population +12.6% (5y), 9.8%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 9.8%/yr
1.0% vacancy
63
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Capital growth9.8%/yr
Supply tightening-9.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.0%
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
Thin gross yield (2.0%)
6060 · StirlingIn compare set
#17
Currambine
11.2%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 11.2%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth11.2%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Tight rentals1.2%
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
6028 · JoondalupCompare full (3)
#18
Cannington
10.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
63
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth10.8%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Tight rentals1.2%
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
6107 · CanningCompare full (3)
#19
Mambourin
11.7%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.7%/yr
1.4% vacancy
63
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 full (3)
#20
Wodonga
listings tightening 8.0% YoY, incomes +22.0% (5y).
Growth + yield · 7.9% · 3.0%
1.2% vacancy
63
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 full (3)
#21
Joondalup
10.8%/yr capital growth, population +12.6% (5y).
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
1.2% vacancy
62
Growth🟢 Under budget
Drivers
Capital growth10.8%/yr
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Tight rentals1.2%
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Risks
No major construction project in this state
6027 · JoondalupCompare full (3)
#22
Bonnie Brook
16.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 16.5%/yr
1.4% vacancy
62
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 full (3)
#23
Deanside
14.5%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 6.0% YoY.
5y growth · 14.5%/yr
1.4% vacancy
62
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 full (3)
#24
Hamilton Hill
population +12.6% (5y), 9.8%/yr capital growth.
5y growth · 9.8%/yr
1.1% vacancy
61
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Population growth+12.6% (5y)
Capital growth9.8%/yr
Supply tightening-6.0% YoY
Tight rentals1.1%
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
Thin gross yield (2.0%)
6163 · CockburnCompare full (3)
#25
Elizabeth
11.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
60
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 full (3)
#26
Munno Para
11.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 11.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
60
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 full (3)
#27
Casey
9.2%/yr capital growth, population +9.1% (5y).
5y growth · 9.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
60
Growth🟡 Near cap
Drivers
Capital growth9.2%/yr
Population growth+9.1% (5y)
Supply tightening-4.0% YoY
Income growth+17.0% (5y)
Risks
At top of budget (94% of cap)
No major construction project in this state
2913 · CanberraCompare full (3)

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–593 suburbs

#28
Salisbury
10.8%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 10.8%/yr
1.3% vacancy
59
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 full (3)
#29
Para Hills
10.2%/yr capital growth, listings tightening 5.0% YoY.
5y growth · 10.2%/yr
1.3% vacancy
59
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 full (3)
#30
Morphett Vale
10.5%/yr capital growth, tight 1.2% vacancy.
5y growth · 10.5%/yr
1.2% vacancy
59
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 full (3)

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 $900k

Tier BB — Solid·Score 60–74·27 suburbs

Tier CC — Moderate·Score 40–59·3 suburbs

Sydney Metro West — Parramatta

Sydney Metro West — Olympic Park

WestConnex M4–M5 Link

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7427 suburbs

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–593 suburbs