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

Property Investment in Nillumbik, VIC

20 suburbs in Nillumbik council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~63,797 · 21,755 dwellings · 432 km²

Nillumbik Council Average R-Score 65 / 100 — top suburb in Nillumbik scores 79/100

A mixed market — some indicators warm, others cooling

Conditions here are neither running hot nor cold. The detail below shows which indicators are doing the work.

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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 Nillumbik79

Highest R-Score out of 20 suburbs in Nillumbik

Nillumbik council average65

Across 18 scored suburbs in Nillumbik

Suburb medians in Nillumbik range from $900,000 to $2,600,000.

3-year population movement: +1.3%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.4% of stock (~93 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $50.7B. Key employment sectors: Education and Training (14%), Construction (13%), Health Care and Social Assistance (11%), Retail Trade (10%).

Typical suburb median price$1,397,500

Across 20 suburbs in Nillumbik (Sept 2026) · ~107 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.9%

Median asking rent ~$680/wk · Vacancy 3.5%.

Top suburb R-Score in Nillumbik79/100

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Nillumbik (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Nillumbik

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Nillumbik (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 65/100 across 20 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 79/100. Across Nillumbik, the typical suburb median price is $1,397,500, median weekly rent is $680/wk, gross rental yield is 2.9%, and vacancy sits at 3.5%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Nillumbik (VIC) are Eltham North (79/100, median $1,200,000), North Warrandyte (73/100, median $1,395,000), Yarrambat (73/100, median $1,333,888), Strathewen (72/100, median $1,270,000), Wattle Glen (71/100, median $1,030,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Nillumbik (VIC), the median suburb property price is $1,397,500, median asking rent is $680/wk, and median gross yield is 2.9%, with homes averaging 107 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Nillumbik include Strathewen (4.3%), Wattle Glen (4.1%), Diamond Creek (3.8%).

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

Nillumbik is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 63,797, approximately 21,755 dwellings, covering 432 sq km.

What are the best streets in Nillumbik (VIC)?

Every street across all 20 suburbs in Nillumbik is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.