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

Property Investment in Whittlesea, VIC

15 suburbs in Whittlesea council area · Part of Greater Melbourne · Population ~259,759 · 71,013 dwellings · 490 km²

Whittlesea Council Average R-Score 88 / 100 — top suburb in Whittlesea scores 93/100

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 Whittlesea93

Highest R-Score out of 15 suburbs in Whittlesea

Whittlesea council average88

Across 14 scored suburbs in Whittlesea

Suburb medians in Whittlesea range from $650,000 to $1,915,000.

3-year population movement: +9.7%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 3.2% of stock (~2,764 dwellings). Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $1.3B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (15%), Retail Trade (13%), Manufacturing (12%), Education and Training (10%).

Typical suburb median price$825,000

Across 15 suburbs in Whittlesea (Sept 2026) · ~49 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent3.7%

Median asking rent ~$578/wk · Vacancy 3.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Whittlesea93/100

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Whittlesea (VIC) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Whittlesea

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

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

As of Sept 2026, Whittlesea (Victoria) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 88/100 across 15 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 93/100. Across Whittlesea, the typical suburb median price is $825,000, median weekly rent is $578/wk, gross rental yield is 3.7%, and vacancy sits at 3.1%.

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

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Whittlesea (VIC) are Bundoora (93/100, median $900,000), Mill Park (93/100, median $836,000), South Morang (93/100, median $830,000), Doreen (91/100, median $825,000), Eden Park (91/100, median $1,600,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

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

Across Whittlesea (VIC), the median suburb property price is $825,000, median asking rent is $578/wk, and median gross yield is 3.7%, with homes averaging 49 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Whittlesea include Wollert (4.2%), Donnybrook (4%), Whittlesea (4%).

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

Whittlesea is a Local Government Area in Victoria (part of Greater Melbourne) with an ABS estimated resident population of 259,759, approximately 71,013 dwellings, covering 490 sq km.

What are the best streets in Whittlesea (VIC)?

Every street across all 15 suburbs in Whittlesea is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.