FairSquare/Victoria/Malvern East
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3145

Malvern East

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FairSquare's model rates Malvern East, Victoria 6.8 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026.

Malvern East presents a workhorse investment opportunity, delivering 13% capital growth over the past twelve months in its established inner-ring location 11km from the CBD. Sustained demand from high-income tenants, underscored by a critical 1.1% vacancy rate and low supply, ensures reliable returns and preserves asset value within this premium market. The market has started re-rating this location — 12-month growth of +13.0% puts it ahead of the broader Victoria median.

Model Verdict
Workhorse Investment
6.8OUT OF 10
Median
$1.89M
house
Gross Yield
2.7%
derived
Weekly Rent
$980
3-bed median
12m Growth
+13.0%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Malvern East

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
11km
Yield
derived from model
2.7%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$980
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.89M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Growth PlayDefensive Hold
Model Tags
Momentum Building
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Malvern East a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Malvern East, Victoria 6.8 out of 10 (Workhorse Investment) as of May 2026. Malvern East presents a workhorse investment opportunity, delivering 13% capital growth over the past twelve months in its established inner-ring location 11km from the CBD. Sustained demand from high-income tenants, underscored by a critical 1.1% vacancy rate and low supply, ensures reliable returns and preserves asset value within this premium market.

02

What is the median house price in Malvern East?

The median house price in Malvern East, VIC is $1.89M. Weekly rent of $980 against a 2.7% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Malvern East?

Malvern East has a gross rental yield of 2.7%, with a median weekly rent of $980. 12-month price growth is tracking at +13.0%.

04

Which investor profiles does Malvern East suit?

Based on its market signals, Malvern East aligns with: Growth Play, Defensive Hold.

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