OA Logo Green
search icon

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Briar Hill

Join the 2.6 million Australians* who use our services every year.

Geo Page

Briar Hill suburb profile

Briar Hill is a small, leafy residential suburb in Melbourne's north-east, tucked into the northern foothills near Greensborough and Eltham. Its streets are lined with established trees and occupied mostly by single-storey brick and weatherboard houses on generous blocks, with some newer two-storey builds appearing on former garden lots. The suburb appeals to families and long-term residents who value a quiet, suburban lifestyle and easy access to parks and pocket bushland for walking and play. Local conveniences are modest, with larger shopping centres, schools and rail stations a short drive or bus trip into neighbouring suburbs.

Briar Hill property market performance

Current median dwelling price$877,500Past 3 months

Property growth+6.1%Past 12 months

Briar Hill has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.105 million, up a marginal 1.8% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose strongly, up 10.4% over the same 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 16 houses and 1 unit sold. Houses sold in a median of 32 days.

The rental market in Briar Hill saw house rents average $700 a week, up a solid 7.7% over the last 12 months. Unit rents averaged $500 a week, up a sharp 11.1% over the same period, so unit rents grew more strongly than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.10MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
1.8%10.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
161
Median days on market
Past 12 months
32N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$700$500
Change in rent
Past 12 months
7.7%11.1%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

Access homes before they're listed for sale

Build a buying brief and get first access to properties that aren't yet on the market.

OpenAdvantage

Briar Hill demographics

Briar Hill is home to 3,220 people, with a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $1,935 a week, roughly $100,620 a year.

Families dominate the household mix: couple families with children are the largest group at 45.0%, followed by couple families without children at 34.8%. Together they make up just under four in five families. One-parent families account for 19.0%, or about one in five, while other families are 1.2%.

In Briar Hill, owner-occupiers are the norm, totaling 79.6% of homes (39.2% owned outright and 40.4% owned with a mortgage), and renters make up 20.4%.

Suburbs near Briar Hill

Some popular suburbs near Briar Hill include:

  • Montmorency: Established suburb with quiet streets and a village-style shopping strip.
  • Greensborough: River valley suburb with extensive bushland and community facilities.
  • Yallambie: Small, low-density suburb with a semi-rural, treed character.
  • Eltham: Leafy arts-minded suburb with a busy town centre and bush reserves.
  • Eltham North: Residential suburb of larger blocks, established trees and neighbourhood parks.

How does Briar Hill compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Briar Hill’s median house price is 9.4% higher than Greensborough’s.
  • Median unit prices: Briar Hill’s median unit price is 20.1% higher than Montmorency’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Briar Hill have grown 1.3% higher than in Greensborough.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Briar Hill have grown 14.5% higher than in Montmorency.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Briar Hill are selling 8.6% faster than in Montmorency.
  • Investment considerations: In Briar Hill, the rental yield for house is 10.4% higher than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 15.3% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Briar Hill have grown 3.6% lower than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Briar Hill have grown 29.9% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Briar Hill

In Briar Hill ,32 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 39.0% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.54% and 2.94%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

Geo Page

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Briar Hill

Not quite ready to sell?

icon

Property report

Suburb and property report

Completed by independent professional experts not a computer.
Get a free property reporticon right chevron
icon

OpenEstimates

Digital estimate for your property

Compare your property to three recent sales to get a digital estimate.
Get a comparative estimateicon right chevron
icon

Navigate the market like a pro

Navigate the market

Get an understanding of the market signals you should keep an eye on.
Understand your local marketicon right chevron