Moving to Melbourne : What Houses Cost in Moving To Melbourne 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals
What Houses Cost in Moving To Melbourne 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

What Houses Cost in Moving To Melbourne 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

By Ethan Cole · April 1, 2026

Advertisement

Here are the current median property prices in Moving To Melbourne as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$747,304+0.1%3.7%
Units/Apartments$519,375+1.0%3.5%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 41 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 63%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 183 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$523,112$448,382 - $597,843
3-bedroom$747,304$635,208 - $859,399
4-bedroom$971,495$859,399 - $1,120,956
5+ bedroom$1,195,686$1,046,225 - $1,494,608

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$389,531$311,625 - $441,468
2-bedroom$519,375$441,468 - $597,281
3-bedroom$701,156$623,250 - $779,062

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$745,433$498,228
2023$745,900$503,432
2024$746,368$508,691
2025$746,835$514,005
2026 (YTD)$747,304$519,375

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Moving To Melbourne:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$541/wk3.7%
Unit (2br)$339/wk3.5%

Vacancy rate: 2.8% (tight market, landlord-favourable)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $41,101 (or $33,628 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $149,460 for houses, $103,875 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Moving To Melbourne property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

moving-to-melbourne property median-prices real-estate 2026
Advertisement

💬 Discussion

Join the conversation — no account needed

No sign-up required. Keep it real.
Loading discussion...

Explore Nearby Suburbs

Cragieburn South Fitzroy Flemington Melbourne Food Guide — Best Restaurants, Cafes and Cheap Eats Burnside Cranbourne South Gembrook Kalorama