Leneva vs Samaria
Property investment comparison - Leneva, VIC 3691 vs Samaria, VIC 3673
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Leneva wins 0, Samaria wins 3. 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 | Leneva | Samaria |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $740K | $740K |
| Median unit price | $555K | $320K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | 4.50% | - |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 2.96% | 3.14% |
| 1-year house growth | +12.7%estimate | - |
| 3-year house growth | - | - |
| Vacancy rate | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| Population | 1,317 | 57 |
Leneva vs Samaria: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $740K in Leneva and $740K in Samaria.
For units, Leneva sits at a median of $555K against $320K in Samaria, which makes Samaria the more affordable unit market and Leneva the pricier one.
Rental vacancy is 3.0% in Samaria and 4.6% in Leneva, so landlords in Samaria face less competition for tenants.
Leneva is the bigger suburb, with a population of 1,317 against 57, roughly 23 times the size of Samaria; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Samaria 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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