Ecklin South vs Hurstbridge
Property investment comparison - Ecklin South, VIC 3265 vs Hurstbridge, VIC 3099
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Ecklin South wins 1, Hurstbridge wins 1. 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 | Ecklin South | Hurstbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $950K | $950K |
| Median unit price | - | $400K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 3.31% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | - | 4.29% |
| 1-year house growth | +16.3% | -6.0% |
| 3-year house growth | - | +6.0% |
| Vacancy rate | 3.7% | 0.6% |
| Population | 222 | 3,554 |
Ecklin South vs Hurstbridge: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $950K in Ecklin South and $950K in Hurstbridge.
Over the past year house prices moved +16.3% in Ecklin South and -6.0% in Hurstbridge, so recent momentum favours Ecklin South, while Hurstbridge went backwards.
Rental vacancy is 0.6% in Hurstbridge and 3.7% in Ecklin South, so landlords in Hurstbridge face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Hurstbridge is the bigger suburb, with a population of 3,554 against 222, roughly 16 times the size of Ecklin South; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Ecklin South for recent price momentum, Hurstbridge 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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