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Gembrook, VIC 3783
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,130,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$495,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
3.8%
1yr Growth (houses)
+5.8%
market range -7.5% to +20.0%
Investment snapshot for Gembrook
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Gembrook market and investor summary
In Gembrook, VIC 3783, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.8%. House prices have moved +5.8% over the past year. At 2.2% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.8% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Houses also take time to sell, around 253 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.
Living in Gembrook: people, income and schools
Gembrook has a resident population of roughly 2,559, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 41, it reads as skewed a little older, and 88% of homes are owner-occupied. Owner-occupiers dominate, so stock turns over slowly and listings can be thin when you are trying to buy.
The typical household income runs to around $104,000 a year (about $2,000 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). Incomes have risen about 22% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 3 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. Gembrook sits about 54 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 10 for walkability and 13 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 2,559
- +1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $104,000/yr
- Households renting
- 12%
- Family households
- 53%
- Socio-economic rank
- 8/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 3
- avg ICSEA 1022
- Unemployment
- 2.3%
- Distance to CBD
- 54 km
- Walk score
- 10/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Gembrook
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What should I check before investing in Gembrook?
Gembrook has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.9% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +5.8% in the past year shows positive recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What rental yield does Gembrook show?
The gross rental yield in Gembrook is 3.8% for houses and 4.9% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Gembrook?
House prices in Gembrook are up 5.8% over the past year. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Gembrook?
The current vacancy rate in Gembrook is 2.2%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is balanced, favouring neither landlords nor tenants strongly.
How many people live in Gembrook?
Gembrook has a population of approximately 2,559 residents, with a median age of 41.
What schools are near Gembrook?
There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Gembrook. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Gembrook's population growing?
The population of Gembrook has grown modestly, about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Gembrook from the CBD?
Gembrook is about 54 km from the CBD.
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