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Edithvale

POSTAL CODE: VIC, 3196
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EDITHVALE, 3196 delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,308,000.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices in the suburb averaged 0.21% per annum over a 3-year period.

EDITHVALE now ranks at the 305th place on a list of fastest growing suburbs in the territory.

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

Because of this real estate investors could earn a rental income of $785 based on current median home prices.

Regardless, it is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In EDITHVALE, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 32.9 days.

In 2016, 65 properties were sold in EDITHVALE during the past year, making it the 123rd most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.

Surburb overview

Edithvale is a bayside suburb in Melbourne, located about 29 kilometres south-east of the central business district within the City of Kingston. It sits directly on the eastern shoreline of Port Phillip, with a long stretch of coastline that shapes its residential character and recreational use.

The suburb has a population of around 6,000 residents, with a demographic mix that includes established households, young families and an increasing number of professionals drawn to coastal living. Housing in Edithvale consists of detached homes, unit developments and a growing number of low-rise apartments, reflecting ongoing medium-density change.

Edithvale is serviced by the Frankston railway line, with Edithvale railway station providing regular services to the CBD and surrounding suburbs. Bus routes also operate through the area, supporting local connectivity. The Nepean Highway runs along the suburb’s inland edge, offering a key road link for commuters.

Retail and commercial activity is concentrated in a small shopping strip near the station, with additional services available in neighbouring Chelsea and Aspendale. Local amenities include Edithvale Primary School and access to healthcare and community facilities within the broader Kingston area.

A defining feature of Edithvale is its environmental setting, particularly the Edithvale-Seaford Wetlands, a protected ecosystem that supports native wildlife and provides walking and cycling trails. The beachfront offers opportunities for swimming, fishing and passive recreation, with foreshore reserves and open space extending along the coast.

Edithvale has a history as a seaside settlement dating back to the late 19th century, and its development continues to be influenced by coastal management policies and environmental considerations.

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