Handle's suburb model scores 593 Victoria suburbs every week. As at October 2026, 3 are rated Prime (roughly the top 10% of 3,393 suburbs nationally) and 40 Strong. Prime Victoria suburbs have a median house price of $655,000, a 5.0% gross yield and 1.1% vacancy. The strongest regions right now are Bendigo, North West and Warrnambool and South West.
Highest-rated Victoria suburbs with a profile on this site, as at October 2026. Ranked by Handle's model; we publish the band, not the score.
| Suburb | Region | Band | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bendigo | Bendigo | Prime | $655,000 | 4.4% | 1.75% | +26.0% |
| California Gully | Bendigo | Strong | $585,000 | 4.4% | 1.02% | +24.5% |
| Aspendale Gardens | Melbourne, Inner South | Strong | $1,300,000 | 3.1% | 0.76% | +4.4% |
| Mildura | North West | Strong | $600,000 | 4.5% | 2.26% | +17.6% |
| Irymple | North West | Strong | $693,500 | 4.9% | 1.36% | +8.8% |
| Golden Square | Bendigo | Strong | $624,340 | 4.3% | 1.04% | +14.1% |
| Carrum Downs | Mornington Peninsula | Strong | $805,000 | 4.0% | 1.37% | +8.8% |
| Kangaroo Flat | Bendigo | Strong | $630,000 | 4.5% | 1.04% | +14.6% |
| Camperdown | Warrnambool and South West | Strong | $493,500 | 6.2% | 0.20% | +7.3% |
| Stawell | North West | Strong | $422,000 | 5.6% | 1.00% | +21.3% |
| Eaglehawk | Bendigo | Strong | $620,250 | 4.2% | 1.02% | +12.8% |
| West Wodonga | Hume | Strong | $659,000 | 4.4% | 1.41% | +11.7% |
| White Hills | Bendigo | Strong | $600,000 | 4.5% | 1.75% | +0.3% |
| Somerville | Mornington Peninsula | Strong | $910,000 | 3.9% | 0.26% | +7.0% |
| Spring Gully | Bendigo | Strong | $700,000 | 4.4% | 1.75% | +12.7% |
Strong or better, with a profile on this site.
| Suburb | Band | Yield | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | Strong | 6.2% | $493,500 |
| Stawell | Strong | 5.6% | $422,000 |
| Irymple | Strong | 4.9% | $693,500 |
| Mildura | Strong | 4.5% | $600,000 |
| White Hills | Strong | 4.5% | $600,000 |
| Kangaroo Flat | Strong | 4.5% | $630,000 |
| East Bendigo | Prime | 4.4% | $655,000 |
| California Gully | Strong | 4.4% | $585,000 |
Lowest vacancy, Strong or better.
| Suburb | Band | Vacancy | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camperdown | Strong | 0.20% | $493,500 |
| Somerville | Strong | 0.26% | $910,000 |
| Kilsyth | Strong | 0.67% | $841,000 |
| Aspendale Gardens | Strong | 0.76% | $1,300,000 |
| Stawell | Strong | 1.00% | $422,000 |
| California Gully | Strong | 1.02% | $585,000 |
| Eaglehawk | Strong | 1.02% | $620,250 |
| Golden Square | Strong | 1.04% | $624,340 |
Regions ranked by Prime-rated suburbs. Medians across each region's Prime and Strong suburbs.
| Region | Prime | Prime + Strong | Median house | Gross yield | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bendigo | 1 | 9 | $630,000 | 4.4% | 1.04% |
| North West | 1 | 6 | $433,439 | 5.5% | 1.10% |
| Warrnambool and South West | 1 | 3 | $665,000 | 5.0% | 0.20% |
| Melbourne, Outer East | 0 | 10 | $901,000 | 3.9% | 0.65% |
| Mornington Peninsula | 0 | 4 | $915,000 | 3.9% | 0.74% |
| Ballarat | 0 | 3 | $601,250 | 3.8% | 1.39% |
| Melbourne, Inner South | 0 | 2 | $1,453,750 | 3.1% | 0.76% |
| Geelong | 0 | 1 | $700,000 | 3.8% | 2.17% |
| Melbourne, North East | 0 | 1 | $1,750,000 | 2.7% | 1.30% |
| Melbourne, South East | 0 | 1 | $845,000 | 3.9% | 0.44% |
As at October 2026, the highest-rated Victoria suburbs in Handle's model include East Bendigo, California Gully, Aspendale Gardens, Mildura, Irymple, Golden Square. 3 Victoria suburbs are rated Prime and 40 Strong. The best suburb for you depends on your budget, borrowing and plan, and every property still has to pass our 29-check screen.
Among Victoria suburbs rated Strong or better, the highest gross yields are in Camperdown, Stawell, Irymple, Mildura. Higher yields usually come with lower prices and smaller markets, so weigh yield against vacancy and demand.
Vacancy is lowest in Camperdown, Somerville, Kilsyth, Aspendale Gardens, all at or under 0.76% as at October 2026. Below 1.5% is generally a tight rental market, which supports rents and shortens the time to find a tenant.
Our model scores 3,393 Australian suburbs on buyer demand, price growth, rental return and community fundamentals, refreshed weekly. We publish the band only: Prime is roughly the top 10%, Strong the next 20%, Watch the next 15%. A suburb rating is where we start, not where we stop.
Data as at 20 October 2026 from SuburbsFinder, ABS Census and public project sources, scored by Handle's suburb model. General information only, not financial advice. Past growth is not a guide to future growth.