Aintree vs Eildon
Property investment comparison - Aintree, VIC 3336 vs Eildon, VIC 3713
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Aintree wins 0, Eildon wins 4. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Aintree | Eildon |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $705K | - |
| Median unit price | $575K | - |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 3.98% | 4.00% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 2.49% | 4.50% |
| 1-year house growth | +1.1% | +4.3%estimate |
| 3-year house growth | -3.9% | - |
| Vacancy rate | 14.5% | 1.2% |
| Population | 7,982 | 944 |
Aintree vs Eildon: what the numbers say
Gross rental yield on houses is effectively level, at 3.98% in Aintree and 4.00% in Eildon, so neither suburb has a cash flow edge on houses.
Over the past year house prices moved +1.1% in Aintree and +4.3% in Eildon (an estimate), so recent momentum favours Eildon, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Rental vacancy is 1.2% in Eildon and 14.5% in Aintree, so landlords in Eildon face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Aintree is the bigger suburb, with a population of 7,982 against 944, roughly 8 times the size of Eildon; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Eildon for recent price momentum, Eildon for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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