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Merri-Bek LGA · VIC
Signal · Strong fit
For an investor,
A read of Gowanbrae's fundamentals as they stand — not a price forecast. The scorecard below rates each factor so you can weigh the ones that matter to you.
The draw is low crime risk; the watch-out is weak growth (+6% / ~5 yrs).
A balanced profile — match it against the dimensions you weight most.
Suburb highlights
Gowanbrae ranks 1st of 6 among its Merri-Bek peers on the Suburb Score for a balanced buyer.
| Suburb | Median | 5-yr growth | Yield | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GowanbraeThis suburb | $1m | +6% | 3.3% | Very safe |
| Hadfield | $1.1m | +24% | 3.5% | Elevated |
| Fawkner | $850k | +4% | 3.7% | Elevated |
Every suburb gets the same data-backed verdict. Compare Gowanbrae against its neighbours.
Prices rose 14.2% over the year — strong +61% over the longer run. (based on 19 recent sales — indicative only)
By bedroom 3-bed $868k
Tight rental market — landlords have the upper hand.
Population growth is the clearest leading indicator of housing demand. Gowanbrae grew +7% between 2015 and 2025, and is projected +6% more by 2036.
A comparative guide, not a household-level stress rate.
The report goes the next mile — your numbers run on the Gowanbrae median, tuned to your goal, in one document to take to inspections.
Solid fundamentals for a balanced focus — 53/100.
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Our verdict
A mixed pick for a balanced focusEvery figure on Gowanbrae's page comes from free, public government data — no scraped listings. Some datasets carry a reporting lag (e.g. Census is 2021, ABS releases settle a quarter behind), so read them as a considered starting point, not live quotes.
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Indicative only; not financial or safety advice.