Campbellfield VIC Property Investment
Hume · 3061 · Score: 54/100 · Hold
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:
| Metric | Current | 3‑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
Growth Forecast
low confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 4.6% + 10yr CAGR 5.0%
- +Low rental vacancy (2.2%) — constrained supply
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −Population decline (-0.3%/yr) — demand headwind
- −High supply pipeline (16632 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
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 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 3061
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
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Nearby Suburbs
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