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Property Investment in Central Goldfields, VIC

38 suburbs in Central Goldfields council area · Population ~13,753 · 6,639 dwellings · 1,533 km²

Central Goldfields Council Average R-Score 84 / 100 — top suburb in Central Goldfields scores 100/100

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 Central Goldfields100

Highest R-Score out of 38 suburbs in Central Goldfields

Central Goldfields council average84

Across 15 scored suburbs in Central Goldfields

Suburb medians in Central Goldfields range from $118,000 to $2,000,000.

3-year population movement: +1.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.5% of stock (~31 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (17%), Retail Trade (14%), Manufacturing (13%), Education and Training (9%).

Typical suburb median price$480,000

Across 38 suburbs in Central Goldfields (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent5%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 3.2%.

Top suburb R-Score in Central Goldfields100/100

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Every suburb in the Central Goldfields 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Central Goldfields

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Central Goldfields (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 84/100 across 38 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Central Goldfields, the typical suburb median price is $480,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 5%, and vacancy sits at 3.2%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Central Goldfields (VIC) are Carisbrook (100/100, median $510,000), Bealiba (99/100, median $290,000), Bowenvale (99/100, median $330,000), Red Lion (99/100, median $465,000), Simson (99/100, median $445,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Central Goldfields (VIC), the median suburb property price is $480,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 5%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Central Goldfields include Adelaide Lead (9.2%), Simson (8.7%), Bealiba (8.1%).

What are the demographics and size of the Central Goldfields council area?

Central Goldfields is a Local Government Area in Victoria with an ABS estimated resident population of 13,753, approximately 6,639 dwellings, covering 1,533 sq km.

What are the best streets in Central Goldfields (VIC)?

Every street across all 38 suburbs in Central Goldfields is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.