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Bonython vs Sunshine West vs West Footscray — which is best for growth?

Same eight metrics, scored against the same benchmark, ranked against a $900kbudget. Look for where one suburb is materially ahead — that's the dimension that should sway your call.

  1. Bonython

    ACT · 2905
    56Average
    Median
    $745k
    5y growth
    7.8%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

  2. Sunshine West

    VIC · 3020
    53Average
    Median
    $670k
    5y growth
    1.1%/yr
    BalancedStable entry point

  3. West Footscray

    VIC · 3012
    47Average
    Median
    $755k
    5y growth
    -0.8%/yr
    BalancedLate-cycle hold

Metric breakdown

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

Metric · weight
Bonython
Sunshine West
West Footscray
Capital growth (5y)
weight 22%
787.8%/yr
111.1%/yr
0-0.8%/yr
Rental yield
weight 13%
623.1%
542.7%
482.4%
Rental demand
weight 10%
651.4%
651.4%
651.4%
Population growth
weight 12%
919.1%
787.8%
787.8%
Income growth
weight 12%
6015.0%
6416.0%
6416.0%
Construction pipeline
weight 15%
0–
77$3.8bn
63$3.1bn
Affordability
weight 8%
1717% under cap
2626% under cap
1616% under cap
Supply tightening
weight 8%
60-2.0% YoY
80-6.0% YoY
80-6.0% YoY

Winner per dimension

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

  1. Bonython

    3/8
    • Capital growth (5y)
    • Rental yield
    • Population growth

  2. Sunshine West

    2/8
    • Construction pipeline
    • Affordability

  3. West Footscray

    0/8

    No outright lead on any single dimension.

Why Bonython

Stable entry point

population +9.1% (5y), 7.8%/yr capital growth.

Drivers
  • Population growth+9.1% (5y)
  • Capital growth7.8%/yr
  • Tight rentals1.4%
  • Rental yield3.1%
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Why Sunshine West

Stable entry point

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

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)

Construction ·Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub1.4 kmApproved · 2033

Why West Footscray

Late-cycle hold

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

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)

Construction ·West Gate Tunnel2.2 kmConstruction · 2025