Hughesdale

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3166
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains HUGHESDALE, 3166 saw average growth in the long term.

A survey of average capital gains or median home price increase in suburbs across the country shows that HUGHESDALE, 3166 obtained a 2.99% growth over a ten-year period. It ranks 3594th on our list of suburbs that property investors should look into.

HUGHESDALE, 3166 in VIC belongs to the local government area of Monash.

HUGHESDALE, 3166 has a capital gain of 6.69% for the past year, which is higher than average compared to its 16.62% growth within a five-year period.

With the median home price in HUGHESDALE sitting at $1,516,000, and the average rent at $650, property owners could potentially earn a 2.23% increase in gross rental yield.

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

Surburb overview

Hughesdale is an inner-south-eastern suburb of Melbourne located within the City of Monash. The suburb is situated approximately 13 kilometres south-east of the Melbourne central business district and is bordered by Oakleigh, Murrumbeena, Bentleigh East and Chadstone.

Hughesdale recorded a population of around 7,500 residents at the 2021 census, reflecting its compact size and increasingly higher-density residential character. The demographic profile includes a mix of young adults, professionals, families and older residents, with a median age close to the metropolitan average.

Rental households make up a notable proportion of the population, alongside established owner-occupiers in detached housing. Housing in Hughesdale consists of detached houses, townhouses and a growing number of low- and mid-rise apartment developments. Residential density is highest near the railway station and along major roads, while quieter interior streets retain a traditional suburban form.

Public transport access is a defining feature, with Hughesdale railway station located on the Frankston line. The station provides frequent train services to the Melbourne CBD and southern suburbs, supporting commuting and access to employment centres. 

Bus routes operate through the suburb and along surrounding arterial roads, linking residents to nearby shopping centres and neighbouring suburbs. Road access is supported by Poath Road, North Road and Warrigal Road, which facilitate east–west and north–south travel but experience congestion during peak periods.

Local shopping and service amenities are centred on the Poath Road strip, which includes cafés, takeaway food outlets, specialty shops and everyday services. Additional retail, dining and professional services are readily accessible in nearby Oakleigh, Chadstone and Carnegie.

Chadstone Shopping Centre, one of Melbourne’s major retail and employment hubs, is located a short distance to the north-east and influences local travel and employment patterns. Educational facilities in and around Hughesdale include several primary schools, as well as secondary schools and tertiary institutions in surrounding suburbs.

Recreational amenities within the suburb are limited in scale, with residents accessing parks and sporting facilities in nearby areas such as Oakleigh South and Bentleigh East. Shared walking and cycling routes connect local streets to broader active transport networks.

Employment among residents spans professional services, education, health care, retail and hospitality, with many commuting to inner-city and middle-ring employment hubs. Hughesdale’s character is shaped by its strong rail access, compact size and mix of established housing and ongoing residential redevelopment within Melbourne’s inner south-east.

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