Back to results

Ararat vs Broken Hill vs Travancore — which is best for growth?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $400kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Ararat

    VIC · 3377
    53Average
    Median
    $330k
    5y growth
    8.9%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

  2. Broken Hill

    NSW · 2880
    45Average
    Median
    $250k
    5y growth
    5.0%/yr
    YieldWatch supply easing

  3. Travancore

    VIC · 3032
    47Average
    Median
    $350k
    5y growth
    -3.9%/yr
    YieldLate-cycle hold

Metric breakdown

Each row scores 0–100 against a fixed benchmark. The leader on each row is highlighted.

Metric · weight
Ararat
Broken Hill
Travancore
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
898.9%/yr
505.0%/yr
0-3.9%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
793.9%
924.6%
1005.2%
Rental demand
weight 10%
402.4%
352.6%
681.3%
Population growth
weight 12%
787.8%
656.5%
787.8%
Income growth
weight 12%
5213.0%
5213.0%
8421.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
0–
0–
Affordability
weight 8%
1818% under cap
3838% under cap
1313% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
25+5.0% YoY
20+6.0% YoY
85-7.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

Where each suburb leads the field, with the count of dimensions won.

  1. Ararat

    1/8
    • Capital growth (5y)

  2. Broken Hill

    1/8
    • Affordability

  3. Travancore

    4/8
    • Rental yield
    • Rental demand
    • Income growth
    • Supply tightening

Why Ararat

Stable entry point

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

Drivers
  • Capital growth8.9%/yr
  • Rental yield3.9%
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub176.5 kmApproved · 2033

Why Broken Hill

Watch supply easing

4.6% gross yield, population +6.5% (5y).

Drivers
  • Rental yield4.6%
  • Population growth+6.5% (5y)
Risks
  • Listings up 6.0% YoY — supply easing
  • No major construction project in this state

Construction ·Sydney Metro — Western Sydney Airport892.3 kmConstruction · 2026

Why Travancore

Late-cycle hold

5.2% gross yield, listings tightening 7.0% YoY.

Drivers
  • Rental yield5.2%
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
  • Income growth+21.0% (5y)
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
  • Modest 5y growth (-3.9%/yr)
  • No major construction project in this state

Construction ·Metro Tunnel — Parkville Station2.2 kmRecently completed · 2025