LARA, 3212 ranks 3140th on the best performing suburbs in Australia in terms of capital gains, returning capital gains of 4.48% for property investors.
Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.
The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $700,000.
The upward trend in home prices in LARA, 3212 averaged 0% per annum over a 3-year period.
Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $575 mark, reflecting a 4.27% increase in returns based on the current median price in LARA.
An average of 40.25 real estate transactions take place per month in LARA which translates to 483 per annum.
483 properties were sold in LARA in 2016, making it the 193rd most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.
LARA, 3212 places 243rd in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.
The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $551,250.
Average median unit prices in VIC have risen as a whole, pulling LARA, 3212 values up and netting property investors a capital gain of 23.88% for the past year.
Investors saw the median home price rise to $551,250.
The upward trend in home prices in LARA, 3212 averaged 3.56% per annum over a 3-year period.
LARA now ranks at the 25th 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 LARA are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.
Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $480 based on current median home prices for the suburb.
It is expected for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. In LARA, homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 38.3 days.
60 properties were sold in LARA in 2016, making it the 76th most active market in VIC based on total real estate transactions.