Campbellfield VIC Property Investment

Hume · 3061 · Score: 54/100 · Hold

Median House Price
$650K
Rental Yield
4.2%
Vacancy Rate
2.2%
Median Weekly Rent
$530/wk
Median Unit Price
$368K
Population
4,977
Days on Market
32 days
Annual Growth
14.3%
AI Investment Analysis

Campbellfield VIC Investment Brief

## 1. Investment Verdict Hold – the decisive figure is the 4.2 % gross rental yield, which sits comfortably above the low‑yield threshold for many income‑focused investors.

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## 2. Market Overview - Median house price: $650,000 - Median unit price: $368,000 - 1‑year price growth: +14.3 % – a strong upward move, indicating a seller‑favourable market. - 5‑year CAGR: 4.6 % per annum – shows steady long‑term appreciation. - 3‑year growth forecast: +13.5 % – suggests confidence that the upward trend will continue.

*Days on market* was not supplied in the data set, so we cannot comment on how quickly properties are selling.

Signal for buyers: With 14.3 % price growth in the last 12 months, buyers need to act quickly and be prepared for competition. Signal for sellers: Sellers can expect strong demand and the ability to command prices at or above the current median.

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## 3. Rental Market - Median weekly rent: $530 - Gross rental yield: 4.2 % - Vacancy rate: *Data not provided* - Demand rating: *Data not provided*

Implication for investors: A 4.2 % yield indicates solid cash‑flow potential. Even without a vacancy figure, the combination of a respectable yield and robust price growth points to a market where rental income can comfortably cover financing costs for many investors.

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## 4. Short‑Term Rental (STR) Opportunity - STR nightly rate: *Data not provided* - STR occupancy: *Data not provided* - Estimated annual STR revenue: *Cannot be calculated without nightly rate and occupancy.*

Conclusion: With no STR data available, the long‑term rental (LTR) market remains the clearer path for investors in Campbellfield at this time.

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## 5. Infrastructure & Growth Drivers - Known projects / transport / employment base: *Data not provided.*

Current driver: The 13.5 % 3‑year growth forecast implies that underlying demand (likely from population growth and regional employment) is expected to stay strong, even though specific projects are not listed.

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## 6. Bull Case Assuming the 13.5 % 3‑year growth forecast materialises:

MetricCurrent3‑Year Projection
Median house price$650,000$738,750 (650,000 × 1.135)
Median unit price$368,000$417,880 (368,000 × 1.135)
Gross rental yield (unchanged)4.2 %4.2 %
Total return (yield + capital growth)4.2 % + 13.5 % ≈ 17.7 % over three years

If yields hold and capital growth follows the forecast, investors could see total returns approaching 18 % over the next three years.

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## 7. Risks | Risk | Detail (where data exists) | |------|----------------------------| | Vacancy risk | No vacancy rate supplied; a rise in vacancies would compress the 4.2 % yield. | | Interest‑rate sensitivity | Higher rates could dampen the 14.3 % recent price surge and pressure cash flow. | | Supply pipeline | No data on upcoming developments; a surge in new housing could increase supply and temper price growth. | | Single‑employer dependency | No employment‑base data; reliance on a dominant employer would heighten risk if that employer contracts. |

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## 8. The Play - Entry price range: Target purchases at or below the current medians – ≤ $650,000 for houses and ≤ $368,000 for units. - Minimum yield to target: ≥ 4.0 % gross (the current 4.2 % comfortably meets this bar). - Watch signals: 1. Changes in the Reserve Bank of Australia cash‑rate (interest‑rate moves). 2. Announcements of new housing supply or major infrastructure projects in the area. 3. Updates to vacancy statistics for the suburb. - Recommended strategy: Acquire a property at or below the median price, hold for the medium term to capture both the 4.2 % rental yield and the projected 13.5 % capital growth over three years. Re‑assess annually against interest‑rate trends and any emerging supply data. If STR data becomes available and shows strong occupancy and nightly rates, a hybrid LTR/STR approach could be revisited, but LTR remains the default recommendation given current information.

Gentrification Index

Active gentrification6.0/10
Low socioeconomic base — classic gentrification precondition
Moderate capital growth (4.6% CAGR)
Inner/middle ring location (16.5km to CBD) — high gentrification corridor
Active development pipeline (16632 approvals) — supply attracting new residents
Strong public transport infrastructure — supports walkable gentrification

Growth Forecast

low confidence
1yr Forecast
3.7%
p.a.
2yr Forecast
3.4%
p.a.
5yr Forecast
3.0%
p.a.

Basis: 5yr CAGR 4.6% + 10yr CAGR 5.0%

Growth drivers
  • +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
  • +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
Headwinds
  • Population decline (-0.3%/yr) — demand headwind
  • High supply pipeline (16632 new approvals) — may cap price growth

Suburb Metric Thresholds

3 green8 yellow5 red
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.2 high impact
Days on Market
32 high impact
Weekly Rent (house)
530 medium impact
5yr Price CAGR
4.57 high impact
10yr Price CAGR
4.98 high impact
1yr Price Growth
14.29 medium impact
Population Growth
-0.31 high impact
Median Household Income
1110 medium impact
Unemployment Rate
11.9 medium impact
Public Transport Score
42 medium impact
School Zone Quality
4.4 medium impact
Distance to CBD
16.52 medium impact
SEIFA Advantage/Disadvantage
1 medium impact
Owner Occupier Rate
69.6 medium impact
Gross Rental Yield (%)
4.24 high impact
Net Rental Yield (%)
2.74 high impact

Macro Environment

Macro Indicators

Cash Rate

4.35%

0.25%

Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-05

Suburb Supply & Demand

Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals

3,495

2020

3,953

2021

2,999

2022

2,406

2023

3,779

2025

New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply

Socio-Economic Profile

Source: ABS Census 2021

SEIFA Index · Postcode 3061

Most disadvantagedLeast disadvantaged

Decile 1 of 10 — High disadvantage

Population

4,977

Education (IEO)

1/10

Econ. Resources (IER)

1/10

10-Year Investment Projection

Modelled on Campbellfield VIC data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.

Pre-filled: $530/wk median rent for Campbellfield. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.

Schools

In your catchment

Dallas Brooks Community Primary School
PrimaryGovernment
4.2/10
Hume Central Secondary College
SecondaryGovernment
4/10

These are the government-school zones containing this suburb centroid. Specific addresses within the suburb may fall in different catchments — confirm with the school directly.

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Data sourced from ABS, state government property sales, and Airbnb market analytics. For informational purposes only — not financial advice.