Footscray — Units

STRONG BUY
VIC 3011 Unit Rank #3 of 206 in Melbourne ↑3
$680K
Median Unit Price · recent comparable sales
Cashflow Opportunity #3 of 206

Above-average rental yield provides strong cashflow and income support for investors.

DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Cashflow Opportunity
DEMAND
58 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
44d DOM
Weak
AFFORDABILITY
-20.0% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong
YIELD
6.3%
Strong
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.8% vacancy
Neutral
#3/206 Strong Structure 85 $680K Top 1.4% nationally

Atlaso rates Footscray units as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy remains tight at 1.76%, and rental yield of 6.3% provides strong cashflow support. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.

At $680K, Footscray ranks #3 of 206 units in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Prices remain 20% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery.

Footscray Price History

All units · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Seller's Market Low stock, prices firming. Expect competition.
+3.1%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+14.3%
Rents (12mo)
1.6%
Vacancy
37%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

Unit Asking Prices (12 months)

$547K

Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)

$556/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 3011.

Suburb Profile

Footscray at a Glance

SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,896/wk
Median household
Median Age
34
Years
Mortgage Stress
24%
of income
Population Growth
+2.6%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
10.6% owned 30.0% mortgage 55.2% renting

Demographic Trends

Footscray 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 Footscray 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 Footscray a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Footscray as STRONG 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 Footscray and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Footscray?
The current median house price in Footscray, vic is $680K, with annual growth of +25.8%. Properties sell in approximately 44 days.
How fast do properties sell in Footscray?
Properties in Footscray sell in 44 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Footscray?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Footscray'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 Footscray?
The gross rental yield for houses in Footscray is 6.3%. This is above the national average, making it attractive for yield-focused investors.

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