Fitzroy’s apartment market is one of Melbourne’s most interesting investment plays — high walk scores, strong tenant demand from creative professionals and RMIT students, and a range of yield profiles from heritage conversions to modern boutique buildings. Fitzroy Apartment Market Snapshot Property Type Median Price Gross Yield Vacancy Rate Studio (converted warehouse) $310,000 5.4-5.8% 0.8%…Read More→
Richmond’s streets divide sharply between prestige Victorian terrace pockets, industrial conversion zones, and affordable unit strips. Knowing which is which can save or cost you $300,000 on a single purchase. Tier 1 Streets — Premium Richmond Street Why Premium Typical House Price Balmain Street Heritage Victorians, quiet cul-de-sac, park access $2.1M-$2.8M Rowena Parade River views,…Read More→
Richmond Family Guide 2026 — Is Richmond Good for Families? Richmond is one of Melbourne’s most walkable and connected inner suburbs but it divides opinion among families. This guide gives you an honest, data-driven answer to whether Richmond suits your family stage and budget. Richmond at a Glance Metric Data Source Median house price $1.68M…Read More→
Kew’s school zones are among the most valuable in Melbourne. Understanding the zone boundaries — and the price premium they command — is essential whether you are buying to live in or investing. Kew High School Zone Kew High School is the zone anchor driving the biggest price premium. The school consistently ranks in Victoria’s…Read More→
Kew is one of Melbourne’s most prestigious inner-eastern suburbs, but not all streets are equal. A gap of $800,000 or more can separate top-tier streets from value pockets just two blocks away. This guide breaks down every pocket of Kew so you can buy with confidence. What Makes a Street Premium in Kew? Four factors…Read More→
Under $600,000 in Melbourne in 2026 is the stamp duty exemption threshold. Buy under this price and a first home buyer saves up to $31,000 in stamp duty. For investors, this entry point typically delivers the strongest gross yields in the Melbourne market. Best Under $600k for Units Suburb Median Unit Price Gross Yield GeeVee…Read More→
First home buyers in Melbourne face a tough market in 2026. But there are still suburbs where you can buy well under $800,000, qualify for government concessions, and be positioned for strong capital growth. Here are the top 10. First Home Buyer Conditions in Victoria 2026 Key thresholds: stamp duty exemption applies on purchases up…Read More→
Choosing a suburb for your family is a 10-15 year decision. Getting it right means your children access great schools, you have parks and community infrastructure, and the property grows enough in value to fund your next move. Here are Melbourne’s top 15 family suburbs in 2026. How We Rank Family Suburbs GeeVee’s family suburb…Read More→
Capital growth is the primary wealth driver for most Australian property investors. While yield pays the bills, growth builds wealth. Here are Melbourne’s top 15 suburbs for capital growth in 2026, ranked by GeeVee’s composite growth score. Top 15 for Capital Growth Rank Suburb 5-Yr Growth Rate Key Growth Driver GeeVee Growth Score 1 Ivanhoe…Read More→
Rental yield is one of the most important metrics for property investors. High yield means more cash flow from day one and lower reliance on capital growth to make a property work. Here are Melbourne’s 10 strongest rental yield suburbs based on GeeVee analysis of 2026 REIV, Domain and ABS data. Top 10 Ranked by…Read More→