FairSquare/Victoria/Mount Waverley
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3149

Mount Waverley

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FairSquare's model rates Mount Waverley, Victoria 7.0 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026.

Mount Waverley offers robust capital growth potential, underpinned by its established mid-ring location and strong structural demand from families attracted to its premium school zones and transport links. An extremely tight rental market, with a 0.9% vacancy rate, fuels consistent price appreciation demonstrated by 6.5% growth over the past year. Structural owner-occupier demand has not yet been priced into the market — a re-rating window remains open. Depth of owner-occupier demand creates a reliable price floor through cycle downturns.

Model Verdict
Steady Buy
7.0OUT OF 10
Median
$1.16M
house
Gross Yield
3.3%
derived
Weekly Rent
$727
3-bed median
12m Growth
+6.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Mount Waverley

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
18km
Yield
derived from model
3.3%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$727
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.16M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive HoldLong Hold
Model Tags
Defensive CorePrestige Undervalued
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 Mount Waverley a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Mount Waverley, Victoria 7.0 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026. Mount Waverley offers robust capital growth potential, underpinned by its established mid-ring location and strong structural demand from families attracted to its premium school zones and transport links. An extremely tight rental market, with a 0.9% vacancy rate, fuels consistent price appreciation demonstrated by 6.5% growth over the past year.

02

What is the median house price in Mount Waverley?

The median house price in Mount Waverley, VIC is $1.16M. Weekly rent of $727 against a 3.3% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Mount Waverley?

Mount Waverley has a gross rental yield of 3.3%, with a median weekly rent of $727. 12-month price growth is tracking at +6.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Mount Waverley suit?

Based on its market signals, Mount Waverley aligns with: Defensive Hold, Long Hold.

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