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

Property Investment in Stonnington, VIC

8 suburbs in Stonnington council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~114,789 · 54,176 dwellings · 26 km²

Stonnington Council Average R-Score 75 / 100 — top suburb in Stonnington scores 86/100

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 Stonnington86

Highest R-Score out of 8 suburbs in Stonnington

Stonnington council average75

Across 8 scored suburbs in Stonnington

Suburb medians in Stonnington range from $1,190,000 to $6,000,000.

3-year population movement: +8.2%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.5% of stock (~838 dwellings). Key employment sectors: Retail Trade (18%), Health Care and Social Assistance (16%), Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (12%), Accommodation and Food Services (11%).

Typical suburb median price$2,203,000

Across 8 suburbs in Stonnington (Sept 2026) · ~57 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent2.6%

Median asking rent ~$1045/wk · Vacancy 3%.

Top suburb R-Score in Stonnington86/100

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Stonnington (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Stonnington

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Stonnington (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 75/100 across 8 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 86/100. Across Stonnington, the typical suburb median price is $2,203,000, median weekly rent is $1045/wk, gross rental yield is 2.6%, and vacancy sits at 3%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Stonnington (VIC) are Malvern (86/100, median $1,856,000), Malvern East (83/100, median $1,688,000), Kooyong (79/100, median $4,400,000), Windsor (78/100, median $1,190,000), Prahran (77/100, median $1,625,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Stonnington (VIC), the median suburb property price is $2,203,000, median asking rent is $1045/wk, and median gross yield is 2.6%, with homes averaging 57 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Stonnington include Windsor (4.2%), Malvern (3.6%), Malvern East (3.1%).

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

Stonnington is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 114,789, approximately 54,176 dwellings, covering 26 sq km.

What are the best streets in Stonnington (VIC)?

Every street across all 8 suburbs in Stonnington is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.