Investment Score

An investment score compresses multiple property investment signals into a single ranking number, typically on a 0-100 scale. It exists because investors need to compare thousands of suburbs and properties quickly, and individual metrics (yield, growth, vacancy) each tell only part of the story.

PropRadar's investment score blends six weighted components: Value Buy (how the asking price compares to estimated value and recent comparables), Market Dynamics (current vacancy, days on market, auction clearance), Capital Growth (historical 1-, 3-, and 5-year growth), Location (walkability, school catchments, socioeconomic indicators), Yield (rental yield benchmarked against suburb median), and Price Efficiency (price per square metre versus similar stock). Risk deductions lower the score for data quality issues, stale listings, or red flags.

The score is calibrated so most properties fall in the 45-80 range, which keeps differences meaningful. Validation against sold property data shows properties scoring 70+ sell roughly 8% above asking on average, while those scoring 0-30 sell about 5% below.

No single score replaces individual analysis. An investment score is a ranking tool; it narrows the shortlist. The decision still requires checking suburb trends, comparable sales, and your own circumstances.