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Rental Yield Carnegie — Investment Returns 2026

June 20, 2026

Carnegie sits at the intersection of inner-southeast lifestyle appeal and Monash University rental demand. The Koornang Road village creates a strong lifestyle anchor, while tram access to the CBD and Monash proximity drive consistent tenant demand at tight vacancy rates.

Carnegie Rental Yield by Property Type

Property Type Median Price Median Weekly Rent Gross Yield Net Yield (est.)
House (3-4BR) $1.42M $710/week 2.6% 1.9%
Townhouse (3BR) $975k $610/week 3.3% 2.5%
Unit (2BR) $615k $490/week 4.1% 3.2%
Apartment (1BR) $420k $365/week 4.5% 3.4%

Vacancy Rate and Market Conditions

Carnegie sits at 1.6% vacancy — below Melbourne average. The combination of Koornang Road village appeal, good schools and Monash proximity creates multi-demographic tenant demand that keeps vacancy low even in a softer rental market.

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