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Macleod, VIC
R-Score 76 / 100 — ranked #3,734 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 | Macleod Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 76 / 100 | Ranked #3,734 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,155,000 | +16.7% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $650/wk | Implies a 2.9% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 3.6% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 57 days | Part of Banyule (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 80/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Macleod, VIC
Is Macleod VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Macleod (VIC 3085) scores 76/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,734 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,155,000, median rent of $650/wk, gross yield of 2.9%, and vacancy of 3.6%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Macleod VIC?
The current median property price in Macleod (VIC) is $1,155,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +16.7% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Macleod currently spend a median of 57 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Macleod VIC?
In Macleod (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $650/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.9%. The suburb vacancy rate is 3.6% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Macleod VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Macleod against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Macleod Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Macleod VIC located in?
Macleod (VIC, postcode 3085, 3088) is located in the Banyule council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Banyule, the council-wide average R-Score is 80/100 across 18 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.