Greater Geelong · 3222

Clifton Springs, VIC

9.0%/yr capital growth, population +7.8% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier C
52Average
Median house
$745k
5y growth
9.0%/yr
Gross yield
2.4%
Vacancy
2.4%
Growth-led, low cashflowHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)9.0%/yr
    90/100
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    78/100
  • Supply tightening+5.0% YoY
    25/100
  • Rental yield2.4%
    49/100
  • Rental demand2.4% vacancy
    40/100
  • Income growth+13.0% (5y)
    52/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability50% under cap
    50/100

Why this score

Clifton Springs scores 52/100 (Average). The two strongest signals: 9.0%/yr capital growth over five years and 7.8% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: gross yield of 2.4% leaves modest cashflow.

Drivers
  • Capital growth9.0%/yr
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
  • Thin gross yield (2.4%)
  • No major construction project in this state

Nearest infrastructure

Melbourne Airport Rail — Sunshine Hub46.4 km away

Approved · $13.0bn · completion 2033

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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