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Moorabbin, VIC 3189

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong GrowthWalkable

Median House

$1,300,000

market range $1.3M-$1.4M

Median Unit

$765,000

market range $700K-$825K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.2%

1yr Growth (houses)

+6.1%

market range -5.0% to +12.5%

Investment snapshot for Moorabbin

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Moorabbin market and investor summary

Moorabbin (VIC 3189) runs a median house price of $1.3M, with houses yielding a gross 3.2%. House prices have moved +6.1% over the past year and -0.8% over three years. At 1.0% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.2% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.0% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Moorabbin: people, income and schools

Moorabbin is home to around 6,287 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 39, broadly working-age, and families account for 70% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $106,000 a year, or roughly $2,030 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks comfortably above the national middle (8 out of 10 on the ABS advantage index). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 12.3 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 31% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 69 schools within about 5km, and they test well above the national school average on ICSEA, a draw for education-focused families. It is roughly 15 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 71 for walkability and 93 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).

Population
6,287
+4% over 5yr
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$106,000/yr
Households renting
29%
Family households
70%
Socio-economic rank
8/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
69
avg ICSEA 1100
Unemployment
6.8%
Distance to CBD
15 km
Walk score
71/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Moorabbin

What should I check before investing in Moorabbin?

Moorabbin has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +6.1% 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 are typical property prices in Moorabbin?

The median property price in Moorabbin, VIC 3189 is $1.3M for houses and $765K for units.

What rental yield does Moorabbin show?

The gross rental yield in Moorabbin is 3.2% for houses and 4.4% 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 Moorabbin?

House prices in Moorabbin are up 6.1% over the past year and down 0.8% over three years. 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 Moorabbin?

The current vacancy rate in Moorabbin is 1.0%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Moorabbin?

Moorabbin has a population of approximately 6,287 residents, with a median age of 39.

What schools are near Moorabbin?

There are 69 schools within roughly 5km of Moorabbin. Their average ICSEA sits well above the national mean of 1000, which points to a more advantaged school catchment. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Moorabbin affordable to buy in?

A median house in Moorabbin costs about 12.3 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.

Is Moorabbin's population growing?

The population of Moorabbin has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Moorabbin from the CBD?

Moorabbin is about 15 km from the CBD.

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