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

Property Investment in Golden Plains, VIC

50 suburbs in Golden Plains council area · Population ~26,620 · 8,347 dwellings · 2,703 km²

Golden Plains Council Average R-Score 79 / 100 — top suburb in Golden Plains 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 Golden Plains100

Highest R-Score out of 50 suburbs in Golden Plains

Golden Plains council average79

Across 31 scored suburbs in Golden Plains

Suburb medians in Golden Plains range from $350,000 to $7,100,000.

3-year population movement: +5.5%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.9% of stock (~280 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $7.0B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (22%), Construction (11%), Education and Training (8%), Retail Trade (8%).

Typical suburb median price$830,000

Across 50 suburbs in Golden Plains (Sept 2026) · ~180 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$550/wk · Vacancy 5.3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Golden Plains100/100

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Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Golden Plains

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Golden Plains (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 79/100 across 50 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Golden Plains, the typical suburb median price is $830,000, median weekly rent is $550/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 5.3%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Golden Plains (VIC) are Haddon (100/100, median $660,000), Cambrian Hill (98/100, median $595,000), Ross Creek (98/100, median $1,350,000), Steiglitz (97/100, median $990,000), Enfield (96/100, median $585,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Golden Plains (VIC), the median suburb property price is $830,000, median asking rent is $550/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 180 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Golden Plains include Steiglitz (8%), Newtown (7.3%), Cambrian Hill (7.2%).

What are the demographics and size of the Golden Plains council area?

Golden Plains is a Local Government Area in Victoria with an ABS estimated resident population of 26,620, approximately 8,347 dwellings, covering 2,703 sq km.

What are the best streets in Golden Plains (VIC)?

Every street across all 50 suburbs in Golden Plains is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.