Kew

Property investors enjoyed capital gains of 16.81% over the last 12 months in KEW, translating to lower returns compared with its peers in VIC.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in KEW are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

The suburb posted a 31.02% growth in median prices over a three-year period. This is considerably lower than the gains it recorded over the past year.

This number can mean, real estate investors could earn a rental income of $800 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

On average, rents on listings have reached the $800 mark, reflecting a 1.55% increase in returns based on the current median price in KEW.

KEW, 3101 ranks 448th in VIC in terms of median property value increase and capital gains, based on year-to-date figures.

While it ranks 580th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a 1.55% return.