Investment Spotlight • Australia

WEST MELBOURNE 3003

State: VIC
Updated: 5 September 2026

PosiProp AI Investment Summary

WEST MELBOURNE (VIC 3003) offers a compelling profile for property investors. The suburb currently holds an average rental yield of 3.4% and has experienced a 12-month capital growth of Down -9.1%, with a median house buy price of $1,300,000. This combination provides a balanced growth-and-yield potential for investment portfolios in Australia.

Positive Gearing Potential Verified: Suburb rental index metrics qualify WEST MELBOURNE for positive cash flow portfolios. Review the price brackets and explore the live listings below.

Market Yield & Price Indices

2 house • buy

$1,035,000

Up 12.6% 3.6% Yield
3 house • buy

$1,430,000

Down -3.4% 3.5% Yield
4 house • buy

$1,462,500

Down -16.0% 3.6% Yield
all house • buy

$1,300,000

Down -9.1% 3.4% Yield

Suburb Market Profile

Last month West Melbourne had 149 properties available for rent and 105 properties for sale. Median property prices over the last year range from $1,300,000 for houses to $525,000 for units. If you are looking for an investment property, consider houses in West Melbourne rent out for $780 PW with an annual rental yield of 3.4% and units rent for $640 PW with a rental yield of 6.6%. West Melbourne has seen an annual compound growth rate of -9.1% for houses and 5.0% for units.

Loading local listings...

Top Yielding Suburbs in VIC

Explore other high-yield positive cash flow investment markets in VIC

View All VIC Suburbs
All information is aggregated from public Australian property index registries. Analysis is for reference purposes.
© 2026 PosiProp Australia.