Kingston (Vic.) · 3195

Parkdale, VIC

population +7.8% (5y), incomes +13.0% (5y).

NextSuburb scoreTier D
36Below trend
Median house
$1.47M
5y growth
4.9%/yr
Gross yield
1.4%
Vacancy
2.4%
Stable but fully pricedHigh 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)4.9%/yr
    49/100
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
    78/100
  • Supply tightening+5.0% YoY
    25/100
  • Rental yield1.4%
    29/100
  • Rental demand2.4% vacancy
    40/100
  • Income growth+13.0% (5y)
    52/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability2% under cap
    2/100

Why this score

Parkdale scores 36/100 (Below trend). The two strongest signals: 7.8% population growth over five years and 13.0% income growth. The standout watch-out: the median is 98% of a typical budget.

Drivers
  • Population growth+7.8% (5y)
Risks
  • At top of budget (98% of cap)
  • Thin gross yield (1.4%)

Nearest infrastructure

Suburban Rail Loop East — Cheltenham3.2 km away

Construction · $5.0bn · completion 2035

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

Comparable suburbs

Three VIC suburbs in the same budget band with the closest NextSuburb scores.

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60-month score history

Backfilled — live history begins May 2026
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