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Planning decisions reshape Broadmeadows rental market as growth outpaces sales
Rental figures point to the effects of local planning on supply and tenant options in the suburb.
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Median weekly rents for houses in Broadmeadows now sit between $490 and $520, up between 2% and 5.1% over the past 12 months. Units and apartments show median weekly rents of $480 to $495, a 2% rise in the same period.
Rental growth exceeds sales price movement
Rental growth reached 12.5% over the last 12 months while sales price growth stood at 6.4%. This gap indicates that demand for rental stock has remained firm even as ownership prices moved more slowly. Local planning decisions on housing supply and density appear to play a role in sustaining this pattern by limiting rapid additions to the ownership market while rental demand holds steady.
Yields and vacancy point to balanced conditions
Gross rental yields average 3.8% to 4.2% for houses and 5.0% to 5.6% for units, with units delivering higher returns. Vacancy rates sit between 1.9% and 2.7%, a moderate range that leaves some room for negotiation between tenants and landlords. These outcomes reflect ongoing planning choices that have kept supply tight enough to support yields without pushing vacancy to extremes.
Units continue to offer stronger yields than houses, consistent with planning settings that have favoured smaller-scale developments in recent years. The moderate vacancy range suggests tenants retain some leverage when leases come up for renewal, particularly in the unit segment.
Market outlook for tenants and investors
Investors weighing entry into the Broadmeadows rental sector can compare the higher yields available on units against the steadier but lower returns on houses. Tenants facing lease renewals may find scope to discuss terms given the current vacancy band. Further planning adjustments to housing supply will determine whether these conditions hold or shift in the months ahead.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.