Reservoir delivers a gross rental yield of 4.1% for houses and 5.3% for units in 2026. This makes Reservoir one of the highest-yielding suburbs within 12km of the Melbourne CBD, combining affordability with above-average income returns.
Reservoir Yield vs Inner-North Comparisons
| Suburb | Unit Yield | Median Unit | Weekly Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservoir | 5.3% | $490,000 | $500 |
| Preston | 5.1% | $524,000 | $515 |
| Coburg | 4.7% | $560,000 | $505 |
| Brunswick | 4.6% | $590,000 | $520 |
| Northcote | 4.5% | $680,000 | $590 |
GeeVee Analysis
Reservoir is Melbourne’s best yield-per-dollar suburb within 12km of the CBD. Access Reservoir off-market investment opportunities through the Collings property portal.
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