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Preston

Preston Property Market
& Suburb Profile

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MEDIAN PRICES IN PRESTON

Median house price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$1.2m*

House price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)+2.61%

Median unit price

(all agencies, last 12 months)$560k*

Unit price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)-3.45%

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on sales of properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

PRESTON price TRACKER

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Preston sales overview

  • Sold by Auction 60%
  • Sold by Private Sale or Other Method 40%
  • (Based on Sales Reported in the Last 12 Months)

Average days on market (houses)

(all agencies, 12 months)27

Average days on market (units)

(all agencies, 12 months)29

Auction clearance rate in Preston

(all agencies, last 12 months)64%

Average held period in Preston

(proptrack)13 years

Preston Investor Statistics

Median rental price for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)$726pw

House rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.09%

Median rental price for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)$554pw

Unit rental price change

(all agencies, last 12 months)0.06%

Average rental yield for Houses

(all agencies, last 12 months)3.17%

Average rental yield for Units

(all agencies, last 12 months)4.98%

Preston total population size

(as at the last census)33,790

Median household size in Preston

(as at the last census)2.4

(Median House Price and Median Unit Price is calculated based on leased properties with all numbers of bedrooms)

Preston property types

  • Houses 28%
  • Units 38%
  • Other 34%

OCCUPANCY in Preston

  • Owned 57%
  • Rented 40%
  • Other/Not Stated 3%
  • Singles 30%
  • Families 62%
  • Other 8%

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About Preston

Preston is a large, vibrant, and highly diverse inner-northern suburb, located approximately 9 to 10 kilometres north of the Melbourne CBD, renowned for its strong multicultural heritage, thriving arts scene, and excellent connectivity.

The suburb is defined by a dynamic blend of residential styles, ranging from beautifully preserved Californian Bungalows and Art Deco homes on large blocks, which appeal to established families, to contemporary townhouse and apartment developments that cater to young professionals and students.

Life is energetic and convenient, centred on the iconic Preston Market, which acts as a community focal point for fresh produce and multicultural food, complemented by the immense retail offerings of Northland Shopping Centre and the burgeoning cafe and dining culture along High Street.

Education is well-supported by numerous schools, including Preston High School and Melbourne Polytechnic, catering to the large family and student demographic. Connectivity is exceptional for commuters, with multiple train stations (Preston, Bell) on the Mernda line, extensive tram routes (Route 86) along Plenty Road, and a vast bus network, ensuring seamless and rapid access to the city and surrounding suburbs.

For investors, Preston is a highly attractive and dynamic market, driven by its strategic inner-north location, continuous gentrification, high rental demand from students and professionals, and superior public transport infrastructure, ensuring robust rental yields, particularly for well-located unit stock.

Education

Bell Primary School
East Preston Islamic College
Newlands Primary School
Northern College of the Arts and Technology
Preston High School
Preston Primary School
Preston South Primary School
Preston West Primary School
Sacred Heart School
St John's College Preston
Yarra Me School
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Preston MARKET INSIGHTS

YearProperties SoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoYProperties LeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
2025810$870,0002.61%1103$640pw4.07%
2024778$870,0000.66%1138$600pw3.84%
2023702$836,2504.01%1156$576pw3.76%
2022636$846,250-8.45%1646$505pw3.36%
2021873$909,50017.02%1559$457pw2.82%
YearSoldMedian Sale Price
(All Residential)
Sales Growth YoY
2025810$870,000+2.61%
2024778$870,000+0.66%
2023702$836,250+4.01%
2022636$846,250-8.45%
2021873$909,500+17.02%

YearLeasedMedian Rental Price
(All Residential)
Rental Yield
20251103$640pw4.07%
20241138$600pw3.84%
20231156$576pw3.76%
20221646$505pw3.36%
20211559$457pw2.82%

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*The State of Victoria owns the copyright in the property sales data and reproduction of that data in any way without the consent of the State of Victoria will constitute a breach of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).The State of Victoria does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the licensed material and any person using or relying upon such information does so on the basis that the State of Victoria accepts no responsibility or liability whatsoever for any errors, faults, defects or omissions in the information supplied.

This information is supplied by Barry Plant Group Pty Ltd (ABN 96 088 069 952) on behalf of PropTrack Pty Ltd (ABN 43 127 386 298).

The 12 month data in this report is from 31 October 2024 to 31 October 2025, last updated 31 October 2025.