Extremely low vacancy signals structural undersupply in the rental market, creating long-term price pressure.
VERDICT
STRONG BUY
Rental Pressure Market
DEMAND
57 buyers/listing
Strong↑
LIQUIDITY
30d DOM
Neutral→
AFFORDABILITY
-20.0% vs 5yr
Strong↑
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Strong
Strong↑
YIELD
2.5%
Weak↓
SUPPLY PRESSURE
0.7% vacancy
Strong↑
#1/263StrongStructure 69$1.49MTop 2.4% nationally
Atlaso rates Mount Waverley houses as STRONG BUY, our highest conviction rating. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.68%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, and prices remain 20% below their 5-year trend, suggesting room for recovery. Historically, 90% of suburbs we rate STRONG BUY grew more than 8% annually.
At $1.49M, Mount Waverley ranks #1 of 263 houses in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Strong. Buyer demand is strong with 57 buyers per listing.
Mount Waverley Price History
All houses · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
Buyer's MarketStock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-3.5%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+22.6%
Rents (12mo)
1.3%
Vacancy ↑
55%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
House Asking Prices (12 months)
$1.59M
House Weekly Rents (12 months)
$867/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 3149.
Suburb Profile
Mount Waverley at a Glance
SEIFA Index
10/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$2,066/wk
Median household
Median Age
40
Years
Mortgage Stress
29%
of income
Population Growth
+1.6%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
40.0%owned31.8%mortgage25.7%renting
Demographic Trends
Mount Waverley Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
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3-Year Structural OutlookStrong
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Gross YieldX.X%
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Atlaso rates Mount Waverley 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 Mount Waverley and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Mount Waverley?
The current median house price in Mount Waverley, vic is $1.49M, with annual growth of +33.0%. Properties sell in approximately 30 days.
How fast do properties sell in Mount Waverley?
Properties in Mount Waverley sell in 30 days on average. The market is currently rated Strong. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Mount Waverley?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Mount Waverley'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 Mount Waverley?
The gross rental yield for houses in Mount Waverley is 2.5%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).