I’ll give you the honest answer. The north and west have had strong runs recently. [cite: 295] The south east is the counter-cyclical opportunity right now. [cite: 296]
The North and West Case
Suburbs like Craigieburn in the north and Tarneit in the west have seen strong buyer activity. [cite: 298] Gross yields of 4.5% to 5% are achievable. [cite: 299]
The South East Case
Melbourne’s south east is a counter-cyclical opportunity in 2026. [cite: 301] Melbourne’s median house price is roughly where Brisbane was 18 months ago. [cite: 301] Less competition and stronger rental demand create an entry point for investors. [cite: 302] The corridor benefits from the Metro Tunnel and population inflow. [cite: 303]
What I’d Tell a Buyer Today
If you’re buying in the south east, you’re buying into a corridor I’ve watched for 50 years. [cite: 305] The fundamentals are there. [cite: 306] The rental demand is real — not speculative. [cite: 307]
Talk to KR Peters. We know the south east better than anyone. [cite: 309] If you want a frank comparison of specific suburbs, come and have that conversation with us. [cite: 309]
References: 1. Australian Property Experts. [cite: 311] 2. LandSales. [cite: 312] 3. SAFORE. [cite: 313]