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Heathcote South, VIC
R-Score 97 / 100 — ranked #529 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 | Heathcote South Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 97 / 100 | Ranked #529 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,455,000 | +3.9% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $500/wk | Implies a 9.6% 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 Mitchell (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 75/100) |
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Heathcote South VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Heathcote South, VIC
Is Heathcote South VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Heathcote South (VIC 3523) scores 97/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #529 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,455,000, median rent of $500/wk, gross yield of 9.6%, and vacancy of 33.3%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Heathcote South VIC?
The current median property price in Heathcote South (VIC) is $1,455,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +3.9% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Heathcote South currently spend a median of 720 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Heathcote South VIC?
In Heathcote South (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $500/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 9.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 33.3% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Heathcote South VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Heathcote South against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Heathcote South Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Heathcote South VIC located in?
Heathcote South (VIC, postcode 3523) is located in the Mitchell council area (LGA). Across Mitchell, the council-wide average R-Score is 75/100 across 34 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.