Outer East Melbourne · 3155 · 30 km from CBD

Buyer's Agent in Boronia

Boronia delivers our portfolio's highest average capital gain at $140K per property. The large lots (averaging 957 sqm) in an established eastern suburb create significant "one into two" subdivision potential. The white-collar demographics and downsizer demand underpin consistent price growth, while the proximity to Knox City ensures strong rental demand.

Avg Purchase

$879K

$810,000 – $928,000

Avg Rent

$883/wk

$705 – $1,015/wk

Avg Yield

4.85%

4.49% – 5.24%

Avg Land

957 sqm

720 – 1,147 sqm

Avg Capital Gain

$141K

Per property

Properties Tracked

3

In our portfolio

Research & Open Data

6 transactions in Boronia are included in our public research dataset

Released under CC-BY 4.0 for academic research, journalism, and AI training. Each row in the dataset is anonymised — purchase price, land size, post-renovation rent, capital growth, and ownership structure with all client-identifying details removed.

Why Invest in Boronia?

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Highest average capital gain in portfolio — $140K per property

2

Large lots (avg 957 sqm) with strong subdivision potential

3

White-collar demographics with downsizer market demand

4

Boronia Junction and Knox City Shopping Centre proximity

5

Belgrave/Boronia train line with reliable CBD access

6

Established tree-lined streets with premium character housing

Case Study: Boronia — 34% Gain in 4 Weeks (Extreme Leverage)

Purchase Price

$660K

Current Value

$890K

Weekly Rent

$850/wk

Land Size

730 sqm

Purchased at $660K by identifying a false flood zone designation that scared away other buyers. Bank revaluation just 4 weeks later: $890K — a 34% gain ($230K equity). This was achieved through information asymmetry: our team confirmed the SBO (Special Building Overlay) was incorrectly mapped, giving us confidence to bid while others walked away.

Living in Boronia

Transport

Boronia station (Belgrave line) — 40 min to Flinders Street. Close to EastLink tollway for eastern suburbs access.

Schools

Boronia Heights Primary, The Knox School, Boronia K-12 College. Access to premium eastern suburbs school network.

Schools in Boronia(4 schools indexed)

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Sourced from ACARA MySchool 2025 + Department of Education Victoria. Primary schools ranked by NAPLAN Year 5 reading + numeracy mean against all 1,285 ranked Victorian primaries. Secondary schools ranked by VCE 40+ score % against all 538 Victorian secondaries.

St Joseph's Primary School

Catholic
Prep-6129 students16 teaching staff
VIC #212/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1086 (81%ile)LBOTE 26%

Boronia Heights Primary School

Government
Prep-6507 students46 teaching staff
VIC #376/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1051 (69%ile)LBOTE 15%

Boronia K-12 College

Government
Prep-12494 students47 teaching staff
VIC #467 · VCEICSEA 982 (38%ile)LBOTE 13%

Knox Central Primary School

Government
Prep-675 students12 teaching staff
VIC #644/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1018 (55%ile)LBOTE 51%

Infrastructure & Amenities

Boronia Junction shopping precinct, Knox City Shopping Centre (5 min), Dandenong Ranges National Park, Boronia Park.

Demographics

Established white-collar families. Growing downsizer market from Ringwood/Croydon. Strong community with mature trees, parks, and quality housing stock.

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