Check another suburbYour suburb, scored · Data as of Oct 2026
Smeaton, VIC
R-Score 89 / 100 — ranked #1,728 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.
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 Smeaton →
Is Smeaton a buy right now? Get our verdict + the 5 best streets
Our read on Smeaton, 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 Smeaton a buy right now?
- The Top 5 streets in Smeaton 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 Smeaton
Best Streets in Smeaton, VIC
Compare every street in Smeaton (VIC) on the Street Score →
Other High-Scoring Suburbs in Hepburn (VIC)
| Indicator | Smeaton Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 89 / 100 | Ranked #1,728 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $440,000 | -35.3% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $360/wk | Implies a 2.8% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 16.7% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 90 days | Part of Hepburn (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 61/100) |
Buyer's Agent & Quantitative Due Diligence
Considering buying an investment property in Smeaton, 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.
Smeaton VIC FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Smeaton, VIC
Is Smeaton VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Smeaton (VIC 3364) scores 89/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #1,728 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $440,000, median rent of $360/wk, gross yield of 2.8%, and vacancy of 16.7%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Smeaton VIC?
The current median property price in Smeaton (VIC) is $440,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -35.3% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Smeaton currently spend a median of 90 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Smeaton VIC?
In Smeaton (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $360/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.8%. The suburb vacancy rate is 16.7% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Smeaton VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Smeaton against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Smeaton Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Smeaton VIC located in?
Smeaton (VIC, postcode 3364) is located in the Hepburn council area (LGA). Across Hepburn, the council-wide average R-Score is 61/100 across 57 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.