Emerald

A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a -4.17% capital gain.

It 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 $920,000

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing behind the territorial average of 2.91% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $650.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in EMERALD usually have to wait an average of 54.9 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The VIC suburb ranks 258th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in VIC, posting a 3.67% return.

It also places places th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.