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What Houses Cost in Melbourne Nightlife Suburbs Guide 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

Marcus Cole April 1, 2026
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What Houses Cost in Melbourne Nightlife Suburbs Guide 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

Here are the current median property prices in Melbourne Nightlife Suburbs Guide as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$585,325+5.8%3.4%
Units/Apartments$441,186+2.1%4.5%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 43 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 73%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 256 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$409,727$351,195 - $468,260
3-bedroom$585,325$497,526 - $673,123
4-bedroom$760,922$673,123 - $877,987
5+ bedroom$936,520$819,455 - $1,170,650

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$330,889$264,711 - $375,008
2-bedroom$441,186$375,008 - $507,363
3-bedroom$595,601$529,423 - $661,779

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$467,962$406,328
2023$494,888$414,775
2024$523,364$423,398
2025$553,478$432,200
2026 (YTD)$585,325$441,186

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Melbourne Nightlife Suburbs Guide:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$376/wk3.4%
Unit (2br)$376/wk4.5%

Vacancy rate: 2.8% (balanced, slight tenant advantage)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $32,192 (or $26,339 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $117,065 for houses, $88,237 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Melbourne Nightlife Suburbs Guide property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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