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North Shore, VIC 3214

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

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$690,000

market range $625K-$900K

Median Unit

$450,000

list-price estimate

Gross Yield (houses)

3.4%

1yr Growth (houses)

+7.2%

market range +2.5% to +20.0%

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North Shore market and investor summary

North Shore (VIC 3214) runs a median house price of $690K, with houses yielding a gross 3.4%. House prices have moved +7.2% over the past year and +16.3% over three years. At 2.0% vacancy, it is a broadly balanced rental market.

For an investor, this reads as a capital-growth market more than a cashflow one. A gross house yield around 3.4% will not cover holding costs in the early years, so the case leans on price appreciation. Houses also take time to sell, around 95 days on market, so plan for a slower exit if you ever need one.

Living in North Shore: people, income and schools

North Shore is home to around 325 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 45, skewed a little older.

Households here earn a median of about $69,000 a year, or roughly $1,330 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 10.0 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 35% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.

There are 29 schools within about 5km, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 60 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 10 for walkability and 4 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
325
-1% over 5yr
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$69,000/yr
Households renting
45%
Family households
48%
Socio-economic rank
1/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
29
avg ICSEA 941
Unemployment
14.5%
Distance to CBD
60 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.

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Frequently asked questions about North Shore

What should I check before investing in North Shore?

North Shore has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +7.2% 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 North Shore?

The median property price in North Shore, VIC 3214 is $690K for houses.

What rental yield does North Shore show?

The gross rental yield in North Shore is 3.4% for houses and 3.7% 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 North Shore?

House prices in North Shore are up 7.2% over the past year and up 16.3% 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 North Shore?

The current vacancy rate in North Shore is 2.0%. 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 North Shore?

North Shore has a population of approximately 325 residents, with a median age of 45.

What schools are near North Shore?

There are 29 schools within roughly 5km of North Shore. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is North Shore affordable to buy in?

A median house in North Shore costs about 10.0 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 North Shore's population growing?

The population of North Shore has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is North Shore from the CBD?

North Shore is about 60 km from the CBD.

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