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Northwood, VIC
R-Score 73 / 100 — ranked #4,218 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 | Northwood Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 73 / 100 | Ranked #4,218 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $565,000 | -40.5% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $650/wk | Implies a 3% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 25% | 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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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Northwood, VIC
Is Northwood VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Northwood (VIC 3660) scores 73/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #4,218 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $565,000, median rent of $650/wk, gross yield of 3%, and vacancy of 25%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Northwood VIC?
The current median property price in Northwood (VIC) is $565,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -40.5% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Northwood currently spend a median of 720 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Northwood VIC?
In Northwood (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $650/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3%. The suburb vacancy rate is 25% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Northwood VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Northwood against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Northwood Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Northwood VIC located in?
Northwood (VIC, postcode 3660) 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.