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Cherokee, VIC
R-Score 77 / 100 — ranked #3,537 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 | Cherokee Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 77 / 100 | Ranked #3,537 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $965,000 | -51.1% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $450/wk | Implies a 3.9% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 33.3% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 720 days | Part of Macedon Ranges (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 78/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Cherokee, VIC
Is Cherokee VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Cherokee (VIC 3434) scores 77/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,537 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $965,000, median rent of $450/wk, gross yield of 3.9%, and vacancy of 33.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Cherokee VIC?
The current median property price in Cherokee (VIC) is $965,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -51.1% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Cherokee currently spend a median of 720 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Cherokee VIC?
In Cherokee (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $450/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.9%. The suburb vacancy rate is 33.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Cherokee VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Cherokee against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Cherokee Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Cherokee VIC located in?
Cherokee (VIC, postcode 3434) is located in the Macedon Ranges council area (LGA). Across Macedon Ranges, the council-wide average R-Score is 78/100 across 42 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.