Check another suburbYour suburb, scored · Data as of Oct 2026
Ovens, VIC
R-Score 34 / 100 — ranked #10,172 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Current market conditions here are quieter than most
A lower score describes measured market conditions right now — not your home, your street, or where this market goes next.
Scores describe measured market conditions — not personal advice, and not a forecast.
Suburb averages hide a lot. Check how your street compares with the rest of Ovens →
Is Ovens a buy right now? Get our verdict + the 5 best streets
Our read on Ovens, the Top 5 streets to target, and the score, price, rent and market-speed trends behind it. Instant, free, and a copy lands in your inbox.
- Our read: is Ovens a buy right now?
- The Top 5 streets in Ovens to target
- 18-month R-Score trend + what's driving it
- 3-year price, rent & days-on-market charts
- Unlocks every Street Score report in Ovens
Best Streets in Ovens, VIC
Compare every street in Ovens (VIC) on the Street Score →
Other High-Scoring Suburbs in Alpine (VIC)
- Coral BankR-Score 98/100 · Streets →
- EurobinR-Score 96/100 · Streets →
- FreeburghR-Score 66/100 · Streets →
- Buffalo RiverR-Score 63/100 · Streets →
- BarwidgeeR-Score 61/100 · Streets →
- Tawonga SouthR-Score 57/100 · Streets →
| Indicator | Ovens Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 34 / 100 | Ranked #10,172 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $600,000 | -13% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $600/wk | Implies a 3.6% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.7% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 432 days | Part of Alpine (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 50/100) |
Buyer's Agent & Quantitative Due Diligence
Considering buying an investment property in Ovens, VIC?
Since 2011, Ripehouse Advisory has helped Australian investors screen 15,000 suburbs and 518,000+ streets to avoid high-public-housing blocks, flood/overlay traps, and underperforming pockets. Speak with our team before you make an offer.
Ovens VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Ovens, VIC
Is Ovens VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Ovens (VIC 3737) scores 34/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #10,172 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Current market conditions here are quieter than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $600,000, median rent of $600/wk, gross yield of 3.6%, and vacancy of 6.7%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Ovens VIC?
The current median property price in Ovens (VIC) is $600,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -13% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Ovens currently spend a median of 432 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Ovens VIC?
In Ovens (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $600/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 6.7% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Ovens VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Ovens against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Ovens Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Ovens VIC located in?
Ovens (VIC, postcode 3737, 3738) is located in the Alpine council area (LGA). Across Alpine, the council-wide average R-Score is 50/100 across 38 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.