FairSquare/Victoria/Sydenham
Suburb Dossier · VIC · 3037

Sydenham

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FairSquare's model rates Sydenham, Victoria 6.8 out of 10 (Hidden Gem) as of May 2026.

Sydenham, located 20km from the CBD, presents an accessible investment opportunity within Melbourne's outer-northwest growth corridor, characterized by low housing supply. A robust tenant market, evident in a 1.5% vacancy rate, supports steady yields and is driving sustained capital growth of 5.5% per annum, positioning it as a value-driven performer.

Model Verdict
Hidden Gem
6.8OUT OF 10
Median
$753K
house
Gross Yield
3.6%
derived
Weekly Rent
$524
3-bed median
12m Growth
+5.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Sydenham

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
20km
Yield
derived from model
3.6%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$524
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$753K
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Income Hold
Model Tags
Balanced Market
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 Sydenham a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Sydenham, Victoria 6.8 out of 10 (Hidden Gem) as of May 2026. Sydenham, located 20km from the CBD, presents an accessible investment opportunity within Melbourne's outer-northwest growth corridor, characterized by low housing supply. A robust tenant market, evident in a 1.5% vacancy rate, supports steady yields and is driving sustained capital growth of 5.5% per annum, positioning it as a value-driven performer.

02

What is the median house price in Sydenham?

The median house price in Sydenham, VIC is $753K. Weekly rent of $524 against a 3.6% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Sydenham?

Sydenham has a gross rental yield of 3.6%, with a median weekly rent of $524. 12-month price growth is tracking at +5.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Sydenham suit?

Based on its market signals, Sydenham aligns with: Income Hold.

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