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Golden Beach, VIC
R-Score 98 / 100 — ranked #386 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Golden Beach Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 98 / 100 | Ranked #386 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $310,000 | +0% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $490/wk | Implies a 8.2% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 4.8% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 299 days | Part of Wellington (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 66/100) |
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Golden Beach VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Golden Beach, VIC
Is Golden Beach VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Golden Beach (VIC 3851) scores 98/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #386 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $310,000, median rent of $490/wk, gross yield of 8.2%, and vacancy of 4.8%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Golden Beach VIC?
The current median property price in Golden Beach (VIC) is $310,000 (Oct 2026), representing a 0% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Golden Beach currently spend a median of 299 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Golden Beach VIC?
In Golden Beach (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $490/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 8.2%. The suburb vacancy rate is 4.8% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Golden Beach VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Golden Beach against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Golden Beach Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Golden Beach VIC located in?
Golden Beach (VIC, postcode 3851) is located in the Wellington council area (LGA). Across Wellington, the council-wide average R-Score is 66/100 across 122 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.