Mansfield VIC Property Investment

THE MARKET

Median house price in Mansfield sits at $745,000 with 83 days on market and a 2.4% vacancy rate. This is a balanced market right now.

- **Median house:** $745,000 | **Units:** $130,216 - **Gross yield:** 4.2% | **Net yield:** 2.6% - **Vacancy:** 2.4% (worsening) | **Rental demand:** High - **5yr price growth:** -0.8%/yr | **3yr forecast:** -0.9%/yr - **Days on market:** 83 (worsening)

STR potential: $175/night at 66% occupancy = ~$42,158/yr gross. That's a **36% premium** over long-term rent — but factor in higher management costs and council rules.

BULL CASE

If Mansfield maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 1.7%, median prices could reach $856,750 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.

Notable infrastructure: **IMPACT Route (Highton Lane and Rifle Butts Road)** (under construction). Plus 3 more projects in the pipeline.

BEAR CASE

A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Mansfield pull back 10-15% from $745,000, with vacancy rising to 4.3% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.

WHAT TO DO

Mansfield offers balanced fundamentals but does not present an urgent buying signal. The market is in a correction phase with moderate vacancy risk. Monitor vacancy trends and price movements over the next 6-12 months. Only enter if a property can be acquired at or below median pricing with yields exceeding 4.7%.

- Entry range: $670,500 – $819,500 - Minimum yield to target: 4.5% - Watch signal: vacancy dropping below 2% and days on market falling below 35

This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.