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Property Investment in Darebin, VIC
Darebin Council Average R-Score 84 / 100 — top suburb in Darebin scores 92/100
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.
Suburb medians in Darebin range from $870,000 to $1,900,000.
3-year population movement: +8.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2% of stock (~1,287 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $3.1B. Key employment sectors: Education and Training (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (13%), Retail Trade (13%), Manufacturing (8%).
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Suburbs in Darebin — Suburb Research & Street Scores
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- Thornbury (3071)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Alphington (3078)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Preston (3071)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Northcote (3070)Suburb report · Best streets →
- Kingsbury (3083)Suburb report · Best streets →
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Darebin (VIC) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Darebin
Is Darebin (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Darebin (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 84/100 across 7 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 92/100. Across Darebin, the typical suburb median price is $1,525,000, median weekly rent is $795/wk, gross rental yield is 3%, and vacancy sits at 2.4%.
Which suburbs in Darebin have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Darebin (VIC) are Fairfield (92/100, median $1,900,000), Thornbury (87/100, median $1,525,000), Alphington (83/100, median $1,880,000), Preston (83/100, median $1,200,000), Northcote (82/100, median $1,630,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Darebin?
Across Darebin (VIC), the median suburb property price is $1,525,000, median asking rent is $795/wk, and median gross yield is 3%, with homes averaging 56 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Darebin include Reservoir (3.3%), Preston (3%), Northcote (3%).
What are the demographics and size of the Darebin council area?
Darebin is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 162,496, approximately 63,556 dwellings, covering 53 sq km.
What are the best streets in Darebin (VIC)?
Every street across all 7 suburbs in Darebin is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.