Cairnlea — Units

BUY
VIC 3023 Unit Rank #14 of 206 in Melbourne
$405K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Yield-Supported Growth #14 of 206

Strong rental yield combined with tight vacancy creates durable income support and downside protection.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
BUY
Yield-Supported Growth
DEMAND
47 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
87d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
-13.3% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Good
Strong
YIELD
5.3%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.4% vacancy
Strong
#14/206 Good Structure 61 $405K

Atlaso rates Cairnlea units as BUY for capital growth. Vacancy remains tight at 1.41%. 66% of BUY-rated suburbs grew more than 8% in our validated testing.

At $405K, Cairnlea ranks #14 of 206 units in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Good. Prices remain 13% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

3 stronger-positioned units identified in Melbourne.

Cairnlea Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Shifting to Buyers Early signs of easing. Monitor for entry.
+0.5%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+0.3%
Rents (12mo)
1.1%
Vacancy
46%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$535K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$508/wk

Vacancy Rate (24 months)

--- 1.5% tight --- 3.0% loose

Listing Age (12 months)

Fresh (<30d) 30-60d 60-90d 90-180d 180d+

Data for postcode 3023.

Suburb Profile

Cairnlea at a Glance

SEIFA Index
5/10
Average
Household Income
$1,905/wk
Median household
Median Age
35
Years
Mortgage Stress
23%
of income
Population Growth
+5.4%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
13.3% owned 58.9% mortgage 24.1% renting

Demographic Trends

Cairnlea Over Time

Median Household Income (Census)

Population Growth Rate (Census)

Dwelling Composition (Census)

Rental Yield History

Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.

Full Cairnlea Analysis

Access the full structural analysis, fair value estimate, bedroom-level pricing, and supply intelligence.

3-Year Structural Outlook Strong
Conviction Level High
Fair Value Gap X.X% undervalued
3-Bed House Price $X,XXX,XXX
Gross Yield X.X%
Weekly Rent $XXX
SEIFA Decile X/10
Building Approvals XX dwellings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cairnlea a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Cairnlea as BUY confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Cairnlea and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Cairnlea?
The current median house price in Cairnlea, vic is $405K, with annual growth of +15.7%. Properties sell in approximately 87 days.
How fast do properties sell in Cairnlea?
Properties in Cairnlea sell in 87 days on average. The market is currently rated Good. This is slower than average, which may present opportunities for negotiation.
What is the growth outlook for Cairnlea?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Cairnlea's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Cairnlea?
The gross rental yield for houses in Cairnlea is 5.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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