Rowville Property Investment Overview

Suburb research data for Rowville, VIC 3178 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.

Government Public Data Price 2025 Rent 2025
Median House Price
$1,150,000
2025 data
Gross Rental Yield
2.9%
Weekly Rent
$650
Renter Demand
30%
of residents rent
Vacancy Rate
0.6%
Low — tight market
Population
33,571
Suburb residents

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📍 Suburb Overview

State VIC
Postcode 3178
Median house price $1,150,000
Median unit price $697,500
Weekly rent (median) $650/wk (unlock cashflow model)
Gross yield 2.9% (unlock risk & score)
Renter % 29.5%
Vacancy rate 0.59%
Population 33,571
Median household income $114,660/yr
Owner-occupied 70.5%
Median age 41 yrs
Total dwellings 5,832

🛡️ Safety & Crime

Reported crime level Moderate reported crime
Incidents / 1,000 residents 46

Rowville shows around-average reported crime compared with other VIC suburbs, based on 2024 state police data.

Source: VIC police / crime statistics. Reported offences vary by category and reporting practices — check current local figures before deciding.

Investment Signals

Confidence: High High

Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.

Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.

Low vacancy (0.6%) — tight rental market
🔵 Moderate reported crime (46 incidents/1,000 residents) — VIC reported data 2024
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Price History

Source: VIC_DTPLI_Quarterly. Suburb-level medians — not individual sale prices.

🏫 Schools

Schools in suburb 6
Primary 5
Secondary 1
Schools in Rowville
Heany Park Primary School Primary · Government
Karoo Primary School Primary · Government
Park Ridge Primary School Primary · Government
Rowville Primary School Primary · Government
St Simon's School Primary · Catholic
Rowville Secondary College Secondary · Government
School locations from state education departments / ACARA. List reflects schools located within the suburb.

🔄 Compare & Explore

Rowville's 2.9% gross rental yield is above the VIC median of 2.5%, across 753 VIC suburbs with public data.

Similar suburbs in VIC by price range, ranked by yield:

Mornington, VIC
4.5% yield
$810,000
Port Melbourne, VIC
4.5% yield
$917,500
Carlton North, VIC
4.4% yield
$890,500
Glen Waverley, VIC
4.4% yield
$815,000
Mount Waverley, VIC
4.4% yield
$820,000
Torquay, VIC
4.4% yield
$810,000

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💰 Cashflow Snapshot

80% LVR · 6.2% interest · indicative only — not financial advice
Purchase price $1,150,000
Deposit (20%) $230,000
Loan (80% LVR) $920,000
Weekly rent $650/wk
Annual rent income $33,800/yr
Est. annual interest -$••,•••
Mgmt fees + costs -$•,•••
Est. net cashflow +/- $••,•••/yr
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rowville a good suburb to invest in?

Rowville has an average renter proportion and a low vacancy rate, suggesting tight rental demand. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

What is the median house price in Rowville?

The median house price in Rowville is approximately $1,150,000 based on 2025 public data.

What is the rental yield in Rowville?

The indicative gross rental yield in Rowville is 2.9%, based on a median weekly rent of $650 against a median price of $1,150,000. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.

How does Rowville compare to other suburbs?

Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Rowville against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.

Is Rowville a safe suburb?

Rowville shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in VIC, based on 2024 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 46 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.

What schools are in Rowville?

Rowville has 6 known schools, including Heany Park Primary School, Karoo Primary School, Park Ridge Primary School, Rowville Primary School. Catchments and enrolment policies change — confirm directly with each school.

Where does PropertyScoutAU get its suburb data?

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