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Smiths Beach, VIC
R-Score 98 / 100 — ranked #385 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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| Indicator | Smiths Beach Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 98 / 100 | Ranked #385 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $640,000 | -31% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $560/wk | Implies a 4.6% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 6.2% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 115 days | Part of Bass Coast (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 82/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Smiths Beach, VIC
Is Smiths Beach VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Smiths Beach (VIC 3922) scores 98/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #385 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $640,000, median rent of $560/wk, gross yield of 4.6%, and vacancy of 6.2%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Smiths Beach VIC?
The current median property price in Smiths Beach (VIC) is $640,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -31% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Smiths Beach currently spend a median of 115 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Smiths Beach VIC?
In Smiths Beach (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $560/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 4.6%. The suburb vacancy rate is 6.2% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Smiths Beach VIC?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Smiths Beach against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Smiths Beach Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Smiths Beach VIC located in?
Smiths Beach (VIC, postcode 3922) is located in the Bass Coast council area (LGA). Across Bass Coast, the council-wide average R-Score is 82/100 across 45 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.