The Aintree rental yield for houses sits at approximately 2.9% gross based on a median sale price of $751,000 and a median weekly rent of $420, as recorded in the April to June 2025 quarter. That headline figure tells part of the story — but investors who look beyond gross yield will find a suburb that rewards those who understand its growth trajectory, demographic profile, and longer-term capital upside.

What Is the Rental Yield in Aintree Right Now?

To calculate the gross rental yield for Aintree, the formula is straightforward:

• Annual rent: $420 per week x 52 weeks = $21,840
• Median house price: $751,000 (April to June 2025 quarter, sourced from DataVic/REIV via Collings CRM data)
• Gross rental yield: $21,840 / $751,000 = approximately 2.91%

Net rental yield, which accounts for ongoing property expenses such as council rates, landlord insurance, property management fees, maintenance, and vacancy periods, will typically sit 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points below the gross figure — placing Aintree’s net yield in the range of roughly 1.4% to 2.4% depending on the specific property and management costs involved.

It is worth noting that the ATO allows property investors to claim a range of deductions against rental income, including depreciation on building and fittings, loan interest, and management costs. These deductions can meaningfully improve after-tax cash flow, particularly for investors in higher income brackets. Consulting a qualified tax adviser is always recommended before committing to an investment decision.

How Has the Aintree Property Market Moved?

The median house price in Aintree rose 3.9% quarter-on-quarter and 4.2% year-on-year to reach $751,000 in the June 2025 quarter, according to DataVic/REIV data via Collings’ CRM. This consistent upward movement signals that while the gross yield may appear modest compared to some higher-yielding outer suburbs, investors in Aintree are capturing meaningful capital growth alongside their rental income — a combination that can produce strong total returns over a five to ten-year hold.

For context on how Aintree compares to other Melbourne suburbs, the rental yield Melbourne guide from Collings breaks down the highest-performing postcodes across the city and helps investors benchmark suburb-level performance.

What Do the Demographics Say About Renting in Aintree?

Understanding who lives in Aintree is just as important as understanding the numbers. ABS Census 2021 data (via Collings CRM) paints a clear picture of a young, economically active community:

• Population: 7,982 residents
• Median age: 30.0 years
• Median household income: $2,348 per week
• Median rent: $420 per week

A median age of just 30 years positions Aintree as a suburb dominated by young families and working-age professionals — exactly the demographic that drives sustained rental demand. With a median household income of $2,348 per week, tenants in Aintree are generally well-qualified renters, reducing the risk of arrears and vacancy for landlords.

The median rent of $420 per week also reflects affordability relative to household income. Tenants spending around 17.8% of gross household income on rent are unlikely to come under severe financial stress, which supports consistent tenancy lengths and lower turnover — two factors that reduce management costs for investors and improve the effective net yield over time.

What Are the Key Considerations for Investing in Aintree?

Aintree is a relatively new master-planned community located in Melbourne’s outer western growth corridor. That context shapes the investment case in several important ways:

Infrastructure and Growth Drivers

Aintree sits within the City of Melton local government area, one of the fastest-growing LGAs in Australia. ABS population projections indicate continued strong growth across the Melton region through to 2036 and beyond. New schools, community facilities, retail precincts, and transport upgrades are progressively coming online, which historically underpins both rental demand and property values in greenfield suburbs.

Vacancy Risk and Rental Demand

SQM Research data has consistently shown vacancy rates in Melbourne’s western growth corridor remaining tight, particularly for three and four-bedroom family homes — the predominant dwelling type in Aintree. Low vacancy translates directly into stronger holding conditions for investors and reduces the income gap that erodes net yield.

Total Return vs. Yield-Only Thinking

A gross yield of approximately 2.9% may not turn heads when compared to some inner-city units, but combining that rental income with 4.2% annual capital growth produces a total return profile that many higher-yielding but stagnant suburbs cannot match. Investors focused purely on yield risk overlooking the compounding benefit of price appreciation in a suburb like Aintree that is still in an active growth phase.

For investors weighing up different property types, exploring Investment Properties Melbourne through Collings gives access to a curated selection of high-yield units and townhouses across Melbourne, making it easy to compare Aintree against other active opportunities.

Property Type and Land Content

As a greenfield estate, Aintree is predominantly made up of house-and-land packages and newer detached dwellings. These properties often attract higher depreciation schedules than older stock, which can improve after-tax cash flow significantly. CoreLogic data indicates that newer builds (post-2016) can generate depreciation claims of $8,000 to $15,000 in the early years of ownership, depending on the construction cost and finishes — a material benefit for investors using negative gearing strategies.

How Does Collings Real Estate Help Aintree Investors?

Collings Real Estate has been helping Melbourne property investors navigate suburb-level data and build successful portfolios for decades. Our team combines deep local knowledge with access to real-time market data, giving investors a genuine edge when evaluating opportunities like investing in Aintree.

Here is how Collings supports investors at every stage:

1. Suburb analysis and due diligence: Our property strategists translate raw data — median prices, rental yields, vacancy rates, demographic shifts — into clear investment recommendations tailored to your financial goals.
2. Off-market access: Many of the best investment properties never appear on public listing portals. Collings maintains an active pipeline of off-market opportunities, giving clients early access before properties hit the broader market.
3. Property management: Our dedicated property management team maximises rental income, minimises vacancy, and handles all day-to-day landlord responsibilities so investors can focus on growing their portfolio.
4. Portfolio strategy: Whether you are buying your first investment property or your tenth, Collings can help you model yield scenarios, assess capital growth potential, and build a strategy aligned to your timeline.

Investors curious about how Aintree compares to established inner-Melbourne markets can also review the rental yield Northcote analysis, which covers a suburb with a longer track record of price growth and a different yield dynamic — useful for benchmarking greenfield versus established investment profiles.

To get early access to investment opportunities and suburb alerts, register through the Collings investor portal and be first to know when properties matching your criteria become available.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aintree Rental Yield

What is the median rent in Aintree?

According to ABS Census 2021 data (via Collings CRM), the median rent in Aintree is $420 per week.

What is the median house price in Aintree?

The median house price in Aintree was $751,000 in the April to June 2025 quarter, representing quarterly growth of 3.9% and annual growth of 4.2%, according to DataVic/REIV data via Collings CRM.

Is Aintree a good suburb to invest in?

Aintree offers a combination of consistent capital growth (4.2% year-on-year), a young and growing population, and tight rental demand driven by family-sized housing. Investors should weigh the total return profile rather than gross yield alone when assessing this suburb.

How do I talk to a property strategist about investing in Aintree?

Contact the Collings Real Estate team directly by calling 03 9486 2000, emailing info@collings.com.au, or visiting the office at 230 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079. You can also register on the investor portal at collings.com.au/portal.

Talk to a Collings Property Strategist

Whether you are researching rental yield in Aintree as a first step or are ready to move on an opportunity, the Collings team is available to provide suburb-specific advice grounded in real data. Reach out today:

• Phone: 03 9486 2000
• Email: info@collings.com.au
• Address: 230 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
• Portal: collings.com.au/portal