Top 10 Suburbs to Watch in 2025

Sydney Picks

1. Blacktown, NSW
Blacktown is undergoing a massive transformation with new developments, hospitals, and transport upgrades. It’s still relatively affordable compared to Sydney’s median, with strong rental demand from young families and essential workers.

2. Merrylands, NSW
Sitting close to Parramatta (Sydney’s second CBD), Merrylands offers excellent train access, new residential projects, and relatively affordable units compared to neighbouring suburbs.

Melbourne Picks

3. Werribee, VIC
Werribee has been on every smart investor’s radar. Major infrastructure projects, a new hospital, and access to Melbourne CBD via train make it a strong growth corridor.

4. Tarneit, VIC
Tarneit remains a high-growth western suburb with newer housing stock, good schools, and planned infrastructure like the future Tarneit West train station.

Brisbane Picks

5. Chermside, QLD
Often called Brisbane’s mini-CBD north, Chermside has a mega shopping centre, major hospitals, good transport links, and strong apartment rental demand.

6. Logan Reserve, QLD
Affordable entry prices, big population growth, and large infrastructure investments in Logan region make Logan Reserve an emerging hotspot for investors chasing yield.

Perth Picks

7. Baldivis, WA
Baldivis offers modern, family-friendly housing at affordable prices. As Perth’s rental crisis deepens, suburbs like Baldivis with strong community amenities are booming.

8. Byford, WA
With a planned train extension into Perth’s Metronet, Byford is becoming one of the hottest outer-ring Perth suburbs for both renters and buyers.

Regional Picks

9. Bendigo, VIC
Affordable homes, government investment, health and education sectors booming—Bendigo is one of Victoria’s strongest regional performers.

10. Central Coast, NSW
The Central Coast is benefiting from Sydney spillover. WFH lifestyle trends and upgraded transport links are making this area incredibly popular for renters and buyers alike.

How to Analyse Your Own Investment Opportunity

Picking a great suburb is a strong start.
But to really maximise your investment, you need to:

• Run suburb reports (population growth, rental yields, price trends)
• Check comparable rents and vacancy rates
• Forecast your loan repayments and cashflow scenarios

Good news?
You don’t have to juggle 15 browser tabs and a calculator.

Use the Property Dollar app to: 

✅ Analyse rental yields by suburb
✅ Run loan scenarios
✅ Track suburb growth trends
✅ Get strategic alerts (like equity spikes)

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5. Conclusion

Investing in property isn’t just about buying “somewhere” — it’s about buying strategically.

The suburbs above have the right mix of affordability, growth, and tenant demand for 2025 and beyond.
But the best investors don’t just rely on lists—they run the numbers, track the trends, and stay two steps ahead.

Start smarter today.

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Because the right suburb—and the right strategy—makes all the difference.