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Is Reservoir a Good Investment? GeeVee Analysis 2026

June 19, 2026

Reservoir scores 7.3 out of 10 on GeeVee — the best-value entry point in the inner-north Melbourne corridor. At sub-$900k median, it offers genuine yield plus a long-term gentrification catch-up story.

What the Data Says About Reservoir

Median house price: $895k. Median unit price: $480k. Rental yield: 5.3% houses, 5.8% units. Preston and Thornbury are gentrifying northward toward Reservoir, compressing the price gap year by year.

Why Reservoir Scores 7.3/10

  • Affordability: Sub-$900k houses — one of the last affordable family-sized homes in inner-north Melbourne
  • Yield: 5.8% units — highest yield in the inner-north corridor
  • Gentrification spillover: Preston cafes, bars, and young professionals moving north
  • Transport: Plenty Road tram, Reservoir train station, direct CBD access

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