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Black Rock, VIC
R-Score 73 / 100 — ranked #4,179 of 15,286 suburbs this month
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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| Indicator | Black Rock Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 73 / 100 | Ranked #4,179 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $2,310,000 | +9.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $1700/wk | Implies a 3.8% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.4% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 73 days | Part of Bayside (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 73/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Black Rock, VIC
Is Black Rock VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Black Rock (VIC 3193) scores 73/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #4,179 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $2,310,000, median rent of $1700/wk, gross yield of 3.8%, and vacancy of 2.4%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Black Rock VIC?
The current median property price in Black Rock (VIC) is $2,310,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +9.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Black Rock currently spend a median of 73 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Black Rock VIC?
In Black Rock (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $1700/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.8%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.4% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Black Rock VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Black Rock against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Black Rock Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Black Rock VIC located in?
Black Rock (VIC, postcode 3193) is located in the Bayside council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Bayside, the council-wide average R-Score is 73/100 across 8 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.