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Surf Coast Shire

Population

37,694

Surf Coast Shire is a Local Government Area in Australia comprising 30 suburbs with a population of 37,694 residents. For property investors analysing Surf Coast Shire capital growth potential, this council area ranks in the top 25% of Australian LGAs for investment opportunity based on our proprietary scoring algorithm.

The current median house price in Surf Coast Shire is approximately $1.2M, making it a premium market suited to capital growth strategies. Surf Coast Shire property investment fundamentals show moderate signals, supported by positive population growth trends and healthy employment diversity across industries.

Growth Performance Prediction

Top 25% of areas

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

75%Very Good

Outperforms 75% of all LGAs

Key Market Indicators

Good Employment Health

Employment Score

5/5

Good Population Forecasts

Population Score

5/5

High Opportunity

Opportunity Score

4/5

Investment Outlook

This area shows good growth potential with positive indicators across most key market factors, suggesting promising conditions for property investment.

Em

Employment Diveristy

Accommodation and Food Services - 16.00%

Retail Trade - 12.00%

Construction - 11.00%

Health Care and Social Assistance - 9.00%

Others - 52.00%

Commute Time

58mins

30kms

Common Transport Methods
car70%
walk3%
train1%
Income Growth

Average Income

30 Suburbs in Surf Coast Shire

Ordered by Best Projected Short Term Growth (Green = Buying window)

Trend Indicators:

Price/yield increasing compared to previous period
Price/yield decreasing compared to previous period
Suburb Name
Asking Price
Yield
Bells Beach
$1.9m
0.82%
Moriac
$1.4m
2.97%
Fairhaven
$1.6m
1.24%
Moggs Creek
$1.9m
0.01%
Lorne (Vic.)
$2.4m
1.95%
Barrabool
$3.3m
0%
Wurdiboluc
$2.6m
0%
Anglesea
$1.8m
2.50%
Aireys Inlet
$1.8m
1.78%
Pennyroyal
$1.4m
2.31%
Deans Marsh
$1.3m
2.40%
Bellbrae
$2.8m
1.30%
Winchelsea
$655.0k
3.03%
Jan Juc
$1.8m
2.91%
Torquay (Vic.)
$1.3m
2.75%
Mount Moriac
$1.1m
3.24%
Bambra
$980.0k
0%
Boonah (Vic.)
$1.3m
1.70%
Gnarwarre
$3.4m
0%
Modewarre
$1.8m
1.70%
Gherang
$1.8m
2.48%
Buckley
$1.6m
0.86%
Ombersley
$550.0k
0%

Surf Coast Shire Property Investment FAQs

Is Surf Coast Shire a good area for property investment in 2026?

Surf Coast Shire ranks in the top 25% of all Australian Local Government Areas for property investment potential. Surf Coast 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 Surf Coast Shire?

The current median house price across Surf Coast Shire is approximately $1.2M. This median price reflects sales data from properties across all 30 suburbs within the Local Government Area. As a premium property market, Surf Coast Shire typically attracts investors focused on capital appreciation and wealth preservation rather than high rental yields.

What are the best suburbs to invest in Surf Coast Shire?

Surf Coast Shire contains 30 suburbs, each with unique investment characteristics and suburb scores. The best suburbs for investment within Surf Coast 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 30 suburbs in Surf Coast 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 Surf Coast Shire?

Surf Coast Shire's capital growth outlook is moderate based on current market indicators. Surf Coast 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 Surf Coast Shire?

Surf Coast Shire has a population of approximately 37,694 residents across its 30 suburbs. Population growth is a key indicator for property investment as it drives housing demand. Monitor population trends in Surf Coast Shire as part of your investment research to understand future housing demand.

How many suburbs are in Surf Coast Shire council area?

Surf Coast Shire Local Government Area contains 30 suburbs. Each suburb has its own property market dynamics, median prices, and investment potential. When investing in Surf Coast 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 30 suburbs to help you identify the best investment opportunities within Surf Coast Shire.

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