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Springvale South, VIC

Postcode 3171, 3172 · Greater Dandenong council area · Greater Melbourne · One of 15,000 suburbs we score across 27 indicators, updated monthly

R-Score 79 / 100 — ranked #3,298 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.

Median house price$865,100

Up 1.8% over the past 12 months of settled sales.

Median weekly rent$630/wk

That's a gross yield of 3.8% at the current median price.

Vacancy rate1.2%

Anything under 1.5% means renters are competing for what little is available.

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Other High-Scoring Suburbs in Greater Dandenong (VIC)

IndicatorSpringvale South ReadingContext & Benchmark
Ripehouse R-Score79 / 100Ranked #3,298 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026)
Median House Price$865,100+1.8% over the past 12 months of settled sales
Median Weekly Asking Rent$630/wkImplies a 3.8% gross rental yield at the current median price
Rental Vacancy Rate1.2%Tight rental supply (below the 1.5% equilibrium threshold)
Median Days on Market63 daysPart of Greater Dandenong (VIC) council area (LGA avg R-Score 77/100)

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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Springvale South, VIC

Key answers from the Oct 2026 Ripehouse Advisory suburb and street research bake for Springvale South.

Is Springvale South VIC a good suburb for property investment in 2026?

As of Oct 2026, Springvale South (VIC 3171) scores 79/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,298 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $865,100, median rent of $630/wk, gross yield of 3.8%, and vacancy of 1.2%.

What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Springvale South VIC?

The current median property price in Springvale South (VIC) is $865,100 (Oct 2026), representing a +1.8% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Springvale South currently spend a median of 63 days on market.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Springvale South VIC?

In Springvale South (VIC), the median weekly asking rent is $630/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 3.8%. The suburb vacancy rate is 1.2% as of Oct 2026.

What are the best streets in Springvale South VIC?

Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Springvale South against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Springvale South Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.

Which council area (LGA) is Springvale South VIC located in?

Springvale South (VIC, postcode 3171, 3172) is located in the Greater Dandenong council area (LGA) within Greater Melbourne. Across Greater Dandenong, the council-wide average R-Score is 77/100 across 9 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.