Baw Baw Shire
Population
57,626
Baw Baw Shire is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 86 suburbs with a population of 57,626 residents. For property investors analysing Baw Baw Shire capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 41% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.
Baw Baw Shire property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, supported by positive population growth trends and healthy employment diversity across industries.
Growth Performance Prediction
Since 2015, the Picki High Performance Growth algorithm has been selecting the best places to invest across Australia. Over that time it has been responsible for selecting over 400 million dollars worth of properties for property investors and has generated 110% higher capital growth when compared to the average.
Overall Growth Potential
Outperforms 59% of all LGAs
Key Market Indicators
Poor New Projects Upcoming
Project Score
High New Home Construction
Supply Score
Low Opportunity
Opportunity Score
Investment Outlook
This area shows moderate growth potential with mixed indicators across key market factors. Consider evaluating specific factors before investing.
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Peak: Price growth is expected to slow down. Capital growth forecasts suggest this may not be the optimal time to invest. Consider waiting for better conditions.
Consolidating: Prices may grow below average in the short term. Rental growth could also slow during this phase. Consider monitoring market indicators before investing.
Upswing: Prices are rising and capital growth momentum is positive. While the early buying opportunity has passed, the market continues to show strength.
Buying Window: Strong investment potential with prices forecast to outperform the market average over 1-3 years. Key indicators signal favorable conditions for capital growth.
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- Sold Price$3.1mGrowth Score48Recent Growth-Yield-
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- Sold Price$2.88mGrowth Score94Recent Growth-Yield1.6%
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Suburb | Sold Price | Growth Score | Recent Growth | Yield | Vacancy Rate | Days Of Supply | Owner Occupier Level | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lardner | $3.1m | 48 | - | - | - | 720 | 77.5% | |
| Jindivick | $2.88m | 94 | - | 1.6% | 4% | 180 | 84.5% | |
| Hallora | $1.65m | 60 | - | 3% | - | 1440 | 80.5% | |
| Shady Creek | $1.6m | 60 | - | 1.5% | - | 180 | 84.1% | |
| Warragul South | $1.44m | 60 | - | 1.7% | - | 360 | 76.7% | |
| Gainsborough | $1.22m | 53 | - | - | - | 240 | - | |
| Torwood | $1.19m | 61 | -57.5% | - | - | 360 | 71.4% | |
| Nilma North | $1.17m | 61 | - | 2.5% | - | 360 | 88.7% | |
| Ferndale (Vic.) | $1.13m | 62 | - | - | - | 144 | 80% | |
| Drouin South | $1.11m | 50 | 21.6% | 0.8% | - | 240 | 89.1% | |
| Modella | $1.1m | 48 | - | - | - | 720 | 67.3% | |
| Seaview | $1.1m | 76 | - | 2.2% | - | 144 | 89.4% | |
| Icy Creek | $1.04m | 60 | - | - | - | 2880 | - | |
| Neerim North | $1.04m | 61 | - | - | - | 720 | 87.5% | |
| Nilma | $1.03m | 76 | - | 1.8% | - | 32 | 83.5% | |
| Poowong East | $1.02m | 37 | - | 1% | - | 1440 | - | |
| Drouin West | $1m | 60 | - | 2.5% | - | 240 | 90.2% | |
| Neerim East | $1000k | 52 | - | 4.3% | - | 180 | 75.4% | |
| Cloverlea | $990k | 54 | - | 2.8% | - | 360 | 75.8% | |
| Ripplebrook | $990k | 66 | - | 2.1% | - | 120 | 76.1% | |
| Buln Buln East | $985k | 54 | - | - | - | 320 | 95.4% | |
| Trida | $975k | 36 | -38.1% | - | - | 720 | - | |
| Crossover | $970k | 70 | - | 1.9% | - | 180 | 94.3% | |
| Thorpdale | $960k | 64 | 16.4% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 206 | 81.6% | |
| Bona Vista | $950k | 41 | - | - | - | 720 | 56.8% |
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86 Suburbs in Baw Baw Shire
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Baw Baw Shire Property Investment FAQs
Is Baw Baw Shire a good area for property investment in 2026?▼
Baw Baw Shire ranks in the top 41% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Baw Baw Shire shows moderate investment potential with balanced risk-reward characteristics. The area offers opportunities for investors seeking stable returns, though individual suburb analysis is recommended to identify the best pockets within the council area.
What is the median house price in Baw Baw Shire?▼
Median price data for Baw Baw Shire is currently being updated. The LGA contains 86 suburbs, each with varying property values and investment characteristics.
What are the best suburbs to invest in Baw Baw Shire?▼
Baw Baw Shire contains 86 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Baw Baw Shire depend on your investment strategy - whether you're seeking capital growth, rental yield, or a balanced approach. Use our suburb analysis tools to compare all 86 suburbs in Baw Baw Shire ranked by our proprietary suburb score, which factors in price growth trends, rental yields, vacancy rates, and demographic indicators.
What is the capital growth outlook for Baw Baw Shire?▼
Baw Baw Shire's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Baw Baw Shire shows stable growth fundamentals with some suburbs outperforming others. Investors should focus on suburbs with above-average suburb scores for the best capital growth potential within this LGA.
What is the population of Baw Baw Shire?▼
Baw Baw Shire has a population of approximately 57,626 residents across its 86 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Baw Baw Shire as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.
How many suburbs are in Baw Baw Shire council area?▼
Baw Baw Shire Local Government Area contains 86 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Baw Baw Shire, it's important to analyse individual suburbs rather than relying solely on LGA-level data. Our platform provides detailed suburb scores and analytics for all 86 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Baw Baw Shire.
