Preston — Houses

NEUTRAL
VIC 3072 House Rank #238 of 263 in Melbourne ↑19
$1.24M
Median House Price · recent comparable sales
DEMAND LIQUIDITY AFFORD GROWTH YIELD SUPPLY
VERDICT
NEUTRAL
DEMAND
71 buyers/listing
Strong
LIQUIDITY
26d DOM
Neutral
AFFORDABILITY
-11.6% vs 5yr
Strong
GROWTH OUTLOOK
Average
Neutral
YIELD
3.3%
Neutral
SUPPLY PRESSURE
1.0% vacancy
Strong
#238/263 Average Structure 24 $1.24M

Atlaso rates Preston houses as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy is extremely tight at 0.99%, well below the 2.5% equilibrium, but prices declined 12.8% over the past year. Better houses options may be available in Melbourne.

At $1.24M, Preston ranks #238 of 263 houses in Melbourne. The long-term structural outlook is Average. Buyer demand is strong with 71 buyers per listing.

OPPORTUNITY ENGINE

Structural opportunity remains selective at this price level.

5 stronger-positioned houses identified in Melbourne.

Preston Price History

All houses · monthly median sale price

Market Intelligence

What's Happening Now

Buyer's Market Stock rising, prices softening. Buyers have leverage.
-6.3%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+20.2%
Rents (12mo)
1.2%
Vacancy
44%
Fresh Stock (<30d)

House Asking Prices (12 months)

$1.10M

House Weekly Rents (12 months)

$782/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 3072.

Suburb Profile

Preston at a Glance

SEIFA Index
8/10
Most advantaged
Household Income
$1,844/wk
Median household
Median Age
37
Years
Mortgage Stress
25%
of income
Population Growth
+1.6%
vs state +2.2%
Ownership Mix
22.9% owned 32.7% mortgage 41.2% renting

Demographic Trends

Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston a good suburb to invest in?
Atlaso rates Preston as HOLD 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 Preston and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Preston?
The current median house price in Preston, vic is $1.24M, with annual growth of +16.1%. Properties sell in approximately 26 days.
How fast do properties sell in Preston?
Properties in Preston sell in 26 days on average. The market is currently rated Average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Preston?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Preston'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 Preston?
The gross rental yield for houses in Preston is 3.3%. This is in line with the broader market average.

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