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

Property Investment in Wellington, VIC

122 suburbs in Wellington council area · Population ~46,551 · 22,242 dwellings · 10,817 km²

Wellington Council Average R-Score 66 / 100 — top suburb in Wellington scores 98/100

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 Wellington98

Highest R-Score out of 122 suburbs in Wellington

Wellington council average66

Across 49 scored suburbs in Wellington

Suburb medians in Wellington range from $203,875 to $7,450,000.

3-year population movement: +1.9%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 0.9% of stock (~203 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $68.0B. Key employment sectors: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (14%), Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Construction (10%), Retail Trade (10%).

Typical suburb median price$560,000

Across 122 suburbs in Wellington (Sept 2026) · ~360 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.3%

Median asking rent ~$450/wk · Vacancy 5.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Wellington98/100

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Wellington (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Wellington

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Wellington (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 66/100 across 122 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 98/100. Across Wellington, the typical suburb median price is $560,000, median weekly rent is $450/wk, gross rental yield is 4.3%, and vacancy sits at 5.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Wellington (VIC) are Boisdale (98/100, median $425,000), Loch Sport (98/100, median $320,000), Alberton (97/100, median $330,000), Golden Beach (97/100, median $310,000), Heyfield (96/100, median $395,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Wellington (VIC), the median suburb property price is $560,000, median asking rent is $450/wk, and median gross yield is 4.3%, with homes averaging 360 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Wellington include Gelliondale (10.9%), Woodside (9.5%), Alberton (8.5%).

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

Wellington is a Local Government Area in Victoria with an ABS estimated resident population of 46,551, approximately 22,242 dwellings, covering 10,817 sq km.

What are the best streets in Wellington (VIC)?

Every street across all 122 suburbs in Wellington is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.