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Property Investment in Cardinia, VIC

42 suburbs in Cardinia council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~133,472 · 35,102 dwellings · 1,283 km²

Cardinia Council Average R-Score 91 / 100 — top suburb in Cardinia scores 100/100

Among the strongest markets in the country right now

Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure 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 Cardinia100

Highest R-Score out of 42 suburbs in Cardinia

Cardinia council average91

Across 37 scored suburbs in Cardinia

Suburb medians in Cardinia range from $520,000 to $3,500,000.

3-year population movement: +8.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3.1% of stock (~1,299 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $446M. Key employment sectors: Construction (13%), Retail Trade (13%), Education and Training (11%), Health Care and Social Assistance (10%).

Typical suburb median price$1,062,500

Across 42 suburbs in Cardinia (Sept 2026) · ~89 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.8%

Median asking rent ~$640/wk · Vacancy 6.7%.

Top suburb R-Score in Cardinia100/100

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Every suburb in the Cardinia council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Cardinia (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Cardinia

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Cardinia (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 91/100 across 42 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Cardinia, the typical suburb median price is $1,062,500, median weekly rent is $640/wk, gross rental yield is 3.8%, and vacancy sits at 6.7%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Cardinia (VIC) are Catani (100/100, median $520,000), Garfield North (100/100, median $1,550,000), Koo Wee Rup (100/100, median $738,000), Maryknoll (100/100, median $1,230,000), Monomeith (100/100, median $1,025,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Cardinia (VIC), the median suburb property price is $1,062,500, median asking rent is $640/wk, and median gross yield is 3.8%, with homes averaging 89 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Cardinia include Monomeith (7.1%), Bayles (6.6%), Garfield North (6%).

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

Cardinia is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 133,472, approximately 35,102 dwellings, covering 1,283 sq km.

What are the best streets in Cardinia (VIC)?

Every street across all 42 suburbs in Cardinia is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.