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Cape Paterson, VIC
R-Score 76 / 100 — ranked #3,706 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 | Cape Paterson Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 76 / 100 | Ranked #3,706 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $985,000 | +51.5% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $500/wk | Implies a 2.6% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.8% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 92 days | Part of Bass Coast (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 82/100) |
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Cape Paterson VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Cape Paterson, VIC
Is Cape Paterson VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Cape Paterson (VIC 3995) scores 76/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,706 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $985,000, median rent of $500/wk, gross yield of 2.6%, and vacancy of 3.8%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Cape Paterson VIC?
The current median property price in Cape Paterson (VIC) is $985,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +51.5% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Cape Paterson currently spend a median of 92 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Cape Paterson VIC?
In Cape Paterson (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $500/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3.8% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Cape Paterson VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Cape Paterson against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Cape Paterson Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Cape Paterson VIC located in?
Cape Paterson (VIC, postcode 3995) is located in the Bass Coast council area (LGA). Across Bass Coast, the council-wide average R-Score is 82/100 across 45 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.