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Gardenvale suburb profile

Gardenvale is a compact bayside suburb in Melbourne's south-east that reads like a village rather than a typical inner suburb. Tree-lined streets feature early 20th century cottages, weatherboard homes and pockets of low-rise apartments, while a small retail strip clustered around Gardenvale station provides cafés, bakeries and local services. The suburb sits close to Port Phillip Bay and nearby beachside parks, so residents easily mix coastal recreation with a quiet residential feel. It appeals to a broad mix of young professionals, families and older residents who value the rail link on the Sandringham line and the neighbourhood’s understated local charm.

Gardenvale property market performance

Property growth-11.0%Past 12 months

This suburb sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values fell a modest 4.4% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months, 3 houses and 7 units were sold, with units recording more sales than houses in that period.

The rental market in Gardenvale shows an average unit rent of $440 a week, which rose sharply, up 12.8% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
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Change in value
Past 12 months
N/A-4.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
37
Median days on market
Past 12 months
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Average rent
Past 12 months
N/A$440
Change in rent
Past 12 months
N/A12.8%

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Gardenvale demographics

Gardenvale is a community of 1,019 people with a median age of 39 and a median household income of $1,708 a week, roughly $88,816 a year.

Families dominate the household mix. Couple families with children are the largest group at 51.3%, and together with couple families without children (33.1%) they make up 84.4% of families. One-parent families account for 12.3% and other families 3.4%.

Homes in Gardenvale are split between owner-occupiers and renters. Owner-occupied dwellings total 52.8% (27.7% owned outright and 25.1% owned with a mortgage), while renters make up 47.2% of households.

Suburbs near Gardenvale

Some popular suburbs near Gardenvale include:

  • Brighton: Coastal bayside suburb known for its iconic beach and bathing boxes.
  • Brighton East: Established residential area with tree-lined streets and generous parkland.
  • Elsternwick: Inner suburb with a compact village centre and solid transport connections.
  • Caulfield South: Mostly residential, with spacious parks and a mix of housing styles.
  • Caulfield: Suburb centred around a major racing precinct and a busy shopping strip.

How does Gardenvale compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median unit prices: Gardenvale’s median unit price is 73.8% lower than Brighton’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby Brighton have risen 18.0% more than in Gardenvale over the past year.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gardenvale have grown 14.9% higher than in Brighton.
  • Investment considerations: In Gardenvale, the rental yield for house is 44.9% higher than the Melbourne average, while the rental yield for units is 25.4% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Gardenvale have grown 63.8% higher than the average rate of growth across Melbourne.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Gardenvale have grown 32.3% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Melbourne.

Choose the right real estate agents in Gardenvale

In Gardenvale ,22 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 35.7% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 1.55% and 2.61%. 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.

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