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Rainbow, VIC
R-Score 99 / 100 — ranked #281 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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Other High-Scoring Suburbs in Hindmarsh (VIC)
| Indicator | Rainbow Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 99 / 100 | Ranked #281 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $255,000 | +16.4% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $220/wk | Implies a 8.8% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.8% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | Part of Hindmarsh (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 85/100) |
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Rainbow VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Rainbow, VIC
Is Rainbow VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Rainbow (VIC 3424) scores 99/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #281 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $255,000, median rent of $220/wk, gross yield of 8.8%, and vacancy of 2.8%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Rainbow VIC?
The current median property price in Rainbow (VIC) is $255,000 (Oct 2026), representing a +16.4% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Rainbow currently spend a median of 53 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Rainbow VIC?
In Rainbow (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $220/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 8.8%. The suburb vacancy rate is 2.8% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Rainbow VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Rainbow against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Rainbow Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Rainbow VIC located in?
Rainbow (VIC, postcode 3424) is located in the Hindmarsh council area (LGA). Across Hindmarsh, the council-wide average R-Score is 85/100 across 16 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.