What's a good rental yield?

In Australia, 3-4% is typical for houses in established areas, 4-5% for units. Above 5% is high yield (often regional or lower growth areas). Below 3% suggests you're paying a premium for expected capital growth.

How accurate is median price data?

Median prices give a snapshot but can be skewed by the mix of properties sold. A few luxury sales in a month can pull the median up. Look at rolling quarterly or annual medians for more stable trends.

Property Suburb Analyzer

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Get median prices, growth data, and demographics for any suburb

Free to useNo data storedReal-time dataAI insightsUpdated: February 2026

Before buying in any suburb, you need data. Our AI searches multiple sources to give you median prices, recent growth trends, rental yields, demographics, and local insights - all in one place.

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Real-World Examples

Growth Suburb Research

Emma is researching Parramatta NSW for a future investment.

Inputs Used:

suburb:Parramattastate:NSWpropertyType:Unit/Apartment

Parramatta: Major growth corridor, Westmead Hospital expansion, new Metro line. Unit median $620k, 4.2% yield. High supply of new apartments - consider established over new builds.

First Home Buyer Research

James is looking at affordability in outer Melbourne suburbs.

Inputs Used:

suburb:Werribeestate:VICpropertyType:House

Werribee: Median house $580k (vs Melbourne $1.02M). Strong growth last 5 years. Good schools, train line to CBD. Young family demographic growing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Glossary

Median Price

The middle sale price when all sales are ordered from lowest to highest. More reliable than average price as it's less affected by outliers.

Rental Yield

Annual rent divided by property value, expressed as percentage. A $500k property renting for $500/week has a yield of 5.2%.

Days on Market

Average time properties take to sell. Lower numbers indicate high demand; rising numbers may signal a cooling market.

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How to Use

1Enter the suburb name and state
2Select property type of interest
3Get comprehensive suburb analysis

Pro Tips

Compare median prices to surrounding suburbs - sometimes next-door suburbs offer better value
Look at 5-year and 10-year growth, not just recent performance - markets cycle
High rental yields often indicate lower capital growth potential, and vice versa
Demographics matter - suburbs with growing young professional populations often see price rises

Avoid These Mistakes

Only looking at current median price without understanding the suburb's trajectory
Ignoring vacancy rates - high vacancy can indicate oversupply or declining area
Not considering infrastructure changes - new rail links or hospitals can transform suburbs
Assuming past growth will continue - all suburbs have cycles

Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and should not be relied upon for financial decisions. Interest rates, fees, and policies change frequently. Always verify information with lenders directly. This is general information, not personal financial advice. Consider seeking advice from a licensed mortgage broker or financial advisor.

Last updated: February 2026