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Property Investment in Hobsons Bay, VIC
Hobsons Bay Council Average R-Score 74 / 100 — top suburb in Hobsons Bay scores 94/100
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 Hobsons Bay range from $645,000 to $1,515,000.
3-year population movement: +5.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 2.2% of stock (~826 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Manufacturing (18%), Transport, Postal and Warehousing (13%), Construction (10%), Retail Trade (9%).
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Hobsons Bay (VIC) FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Hobsons Bay
Is Hobsons Bay (VIC) a good council area for property investment in 2026?
As of Sept 2026, Hobsons Bay (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 74/100 across 12 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 94/100. Across Hobsons Bay, the typical suburb median price is $954,500, median weekly rent is $650/wk, gross rental yield is 3.5%, and vacancy sits at 2.5%.
Which suburbs in Hobsons Bay have the highest R-Score right now?
In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Hobsons Bay (VIC) are Williamstown North (94/100, median $850,000), Spotswood (84/100, median $1,130,000), Williamstown (84/100, median $1,515,000), Seaholme (82/100, median $1,029,000), South Kingsville (81/100, median $1,240,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.
What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Hobsons Bay?
Across Hobsons Bay (VIC), the median suburb property price is $954,500, median asking rent is $650/wk, and median gross yield is 3.5%, with homes averaging 73 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Hobsons Bay include Williamstown North (4.6%), Altona North (3.8%), Brooklyn (3.8%).
What are the demographics and size of the Hobsons Bay council area?
Hobsons Bay is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 97,031, approximately 37,183 dwellings, covering 64 sq km.
What are the best streets in Hobsons Bay (VIC)?
Every street across all 12 suburbs in Hobsons Bay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.