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| Metric | Houses | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Median Price | $598,520 | $329,186 |
| Rental Yield | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| 5yr Growth (annualised) | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Days on Market | 45 | 40 |
Why Investors Are Looking at Blairgowrie
Middle-ring stability with solid rental demand from families and professionals. Lower risk profile than speculative growth areas.
Rental Yield Analysis
Gross rental yield (houses): 4.1%
- Weekly rent (3br house): $473/week
- Annual rent: $24,619
Net yield after costs: ~2.3%
- Council rates: ~$1878/year
- Insurance: ~$1,200-2,000/year
- Maintenance: ~1% of value/year
- Property management (7-8%): ~$1,846/year
Growth Drivers
School catchments, family appeal, established services, transport connections
Risks to Consider
- Slow ca
