Local Government Area (LGA) Research · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Boroondara, VIC

12 suburbs in Boroondara council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~178,601 · 69,419 dwellings · 60 km²

Boroondara Council Average R-Score 80 / 100 — top suburb in Boroondara scores 88/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Top suburb in Boroondara88

Highest R-Score out of 12 suburbs in Boroondara

Boroondara council average80

Across 12 scored suburbs in Boroondara

Suburb medians in Boroondara range from $1,446,000 to $4,775,000.

3-year population movement: +5.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1% of stock (~810 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $7.9B. Key employment sectors: Education and Training (15%), Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (14%), Retail Trade (13%).

Typical suburb median price$2,105,000

Across 12 suburbs in Boroondara (Sept 2026) · ~66 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.8%

Median asking rent ~$1100/wk · Vacancy 2.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Boroondara88/100

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Boroondara (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Boroondara

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Boroondara (Victoria).

Is Boroondara (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Boroondara (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 80/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 88/100. Across Boroondara, the typical suburb median price is $2,105,000, median weekly rent is $1100/wk, gross rental yield is 2.8%, and vacancy sits at 2.3%.

Which suburbs in Boroondara have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Boroondara (VIC) are Balwyn North (88/100, median $2,110,000), Glen Iris (87/100, median $1,790,000), Canterbury (84/100, median $2,316,500), Balwyn (81/100, median $1,750,000), Deepdene (81/100, median $3,460,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Boroondara?

Across Boroondara (VIC), the median suburb property price is $2,105,000, median asking rent is $1100/wk, and median gross yield is 2.8%, with homes averaging 66 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Boroondara include Hawthorn East (4%), Balwyn (3.3%), Glen Iris (3.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Boroondara council area?

Boroondara is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 178,601, approximately 69,419 dwellings, covering 60 sq km.

What are the best streets in Boroondara (VIC)?

Every street across all 12 suburbs in Boroondara is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.