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Both markets have comparable gross yields (5.1% vs 5.0%). Both markets carry similar cashflow positions under current yield and interest rate assumptions.
Research context only. Not financial advice. Both markets carry distinct risks specific to their location, employment base, and economic profile. Read the individual suburb research pages before drawing conclusions. All policy references reflect proposed changes subject to final legislation.
| Metric | Mildura VIC · #20 | Shepparton VIC · #19 |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Yield | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Vacancy Rate | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Median Price | $500k | $468k |
| Weekly Rent | $490/wk | $450/wk |
| Net pre-costs pa | $-520 | $-936 |
| Cashflow | Near-Positive | Near-Positive |
| Rent Growth 12m | +5% | +5% |
| Price Growth 12m | +5.5% | +5.5% |
| NG Dependence | Low | Low |
| Discovery Status | Known | Known |
| Population | 57k | 64k |
| Cycle Stage | Early-Mid | Early-Mid |
| Policy Impact | ▲ UPGRADED | ▲ UPGRADED |
| Signal Score | 54 / Tier 2 | 54 / Tier 2 |
5.1% yield at the crossroads of three states. Mildura benefits from genuine cross-border rental demand that tightens vacancy independent of any single industry. Hospital expansion creates permanent healthcare employment. Rent growth +5.0% will push to cashflow-positive within 12 months.
5.0% yield on a 64,000-population city with Australia's largest tomato processing facility and a $400M hospital rebuild underway. The Food Valley precinct is creating permanent food-tech employment. Rent growth +5.0% will push to cashflow-positive within 18 months.
CoreLogic VIC Q1 2025 · REI Victoria Mildura Q4 2024 · SQM Research · Mildura Base Hospital business case 2024 · ABS agricultural water statistics 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
CoreLogic VIC Q1 2025 · REI Victoria Shepparton Q4 2024 · SQM Research · GV Health project update 2024 · Kagome Australia operations report · Greater Shepparton City Council economic data 2024
Data vintage: Q1 2025
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