East Melbourne · 3178 · 25 km from CBD

Buyer's Agent in Rowville

Rowville is our premium eastern suburb play. The gross yield recorded across the 3 tracked purchases is 5.50% — $1,133/wk x 52 divided by the $1,072,000 average purchase price, before costs. The strong Asian-Australian community, excellent schools, and proximity to Monash University create reliable, high-quality tenant demand. Properties here suit investors with higher budgets seeking blue-chip eastern suburb exposure with genuine cash flow.

Avg Purchase

$1072K

$910,000 – $1,350,000

Avg Rent

$1133/wk

$900 – $1,500/wk

Avg Yield

5.50%

4.90% – 5.60%

Avg Land

771 sqm

685 – 900 sqm

Avg Capital Gain

$81K

Per property

Properties Tracked

3

In our portfolio

Research & Open Data

13 transactions in Rowville 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.

Granny flat ROI in Rowville

See where Rowville ranks among 400+ Victorian suburbs for a 60m² granny flat: modelled build outlay, net weekly rent uplift, gross yield on outlay, payback years and the share of lots clearing the 300m² VC253 minimum. Modelled estimates — not financial advice.

Why Invest in Rowville?

1

Premium eastern suburb — only 25 km from CBD

2

Excellent school zone (Rowville Secondary, premium private schools)

3

Stud Park Shopping Centre and Wellington Village

4

Strong Asian-Australian community driving demand

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Gross yield recorded at 5.50% — $1,133/wk x 52 divided by the $1,072,000 average purchase price

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Close to Monash University and Monash Freeway

Case Study: Rowville — Premium Yield at Scale

Purchase Price

$910K

Current Value

$1000K

Weekly Rent

$900/wk

Land Size

685 sqm

Purchased at $910K in a premium school zone. Valued at $1M within 6 months while achieving $900/wk rent — a gross yield of 5.14% recorded against the $910,000 purchase price. The property suits long-term hold with potential for future subdivision of the 685 sqm lot.

Living in Rowville

Transport

Bus to Dandenong and Knox City. Close to Monash Freeway and EastLink. Future Suburban Rail Loop will add a nearby station.

Schools

Rowville Secondary College, Heany Park Primary, multiple private school options. Proximity to Monash University.

Schools in Rowville(6 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 2025 40+ score % against all 607 Victorian secondaries.

Heany Park Primary School

Government
Prep-6314 students25 teaching staff
VIC #226/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1090 (81%ile)LBOTE 40%

Park Ridge Primary School

Government
Prep-6527 students34 teaching staff
VIC #226/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1067 (74%ile)LBOTE 20%

St Simon's School

Catholic
Prep-6366 students34 teaching staff
VIC #296/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1087 (81%ile)LBOTE 21%

Karoo Primary School

Government
Prep-6422 students35 teaching staff
VIC #343/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1086 (80%ile)LBOTE 33%

Rowville Secondary College

Government
7-121,887 students153 teaching staff
VIC #357 · VCEICSEA 1028 (59%ile)LBOTE 17%

Rowville Primary School

Government
Prep-6439 students35 teaching staff
VIC #391/1,285 · NAPLAN Y5ICSEA 1060 (72%ile)LBOTE 41%

Infrastructure & Amenities

Stud Park Shopping Centre, Wellington Village, Rowville Lakes, Lysterfield Park, close to Knox City Shopping Centre.

Demographics

Affluent families, many with Asian heritage. Strong focus on education. High owner-occupier rate. Professional demographics — engineers, finance, healthcare.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rowville a good suburb to invest in?

Rowville is our premium eastern suburb play. The gross yield recorded across the 3 tracked purchases is 5.50% — $1,133/wk x 52 divided by the $1,072,000 average purchase price, before costs. The strong Asian-Australian community, excellent schools, and proximity to Monash University create reliable, high-quality tenant demand. Properties here suit investors with higher budgets seeking blue-chip eastern suburb exposure with genuine cash flow. That is our assessment based on our own transaction record — historical data, not a forecast.

How much does an investment property cost in Rowville?

The average investor purchase price we record in Rowville 3178 is $1072K, within an observed range of $910,000 – $1,350,000. That range comes from 3 PremiumRea transactions in this suburb.

What is the rental yield in Rowville?

The average gross rental yield we record in Rowville is 5.50%, across an observed range of 4.90% – 5.60%. Gross means before land tax, management fees, insurance, maintenance, vacancy and loan interest — every one of which reduces the number.

How much weekly rent does a property in Rowville earn?

The average weekly rent we record in Rowville is $1133, across a range of $900 – $1,500/wk. Rent varies with house type, land size and condition — these are rents actually achieved on properties we track, not appraisals.

How big are the blocks in Rowville?

The average land size we record in Rowville is 771 sqm, within a range of 685 – 900 sqm. Land size is what decides small second dwelling feasibility in Victoria — the Amendment VC253 permit exemption threshold is 300 sqm.

Can you build a granny flat in Rowville?

Rowville is in Victoria, so Amendment VC253 applies: no planning permit is usually required where the lot is in the RGZ, GRZ or NRZ, is larger than 300 sqm, the second dwelling is 60 sqm or less, and there is only one existing dwelling on the lot. The average block in Rowville is 771 sqm. Overlays and restrictive covenants can independently trigger a permit and must be checked lot by lot.

What is driving property growth in Rowville?

The drivers we record for Rowville are: Premium eastern suburb — only 25 km from CBD; Excellent school zone (Rowville Secondary, premium private schools); Stud Park Shopping Centre and Wellington Village; Strong Asian-Australian community driving demand. Those are verifiable facts about the area; what they do to future prices is not something anyone can guarantee.

How far is Rowville from the Melbourne CBD and what is the transport like?

Rowville is about 25 km from the Melbourne CBD. Bus to Dandenong and Knox City. Close to Monash Freeway and EastLink. Future Suburban Rail Loop will add a nearby station.

What are the schools like in Rowville?

Rowville Secondary College, Heany Park Primary, multiple private school options. Proximity to Monash University. This page indexes 6 schools in Rowville, with primary schools ranked statewide by 2025 NAPLAN Year 5 reading and numeracy mean and secondary schools by VCE 40+ score percentage, sourced from ACARA MySchool and the Victorian Department of Education.

What is the demographic profile of Rowville?

Affluent families, many with Asian heritage. Strong focus on education. High owner-occupier rate. Professional demographics — engineers, finance, healthcare.

What infrastructure and amenities does Rowville have?

Stud Park Shopping Centre, Wellington Village, Rowville Lakes, Lysterfield Park, close to Knox City Shopping Centre.

How many properties has PremiumRea bought in Rowville?

We track 3 transactions in Rowville, with average capital gain per property of $81K. Every price, rent and yield figure on this page comes from those transactions rather than from an average of public listings.

Can you give a real investment example in Rowville?

Rowville — Premium Yield at Scale: purchased at $910K, currently valued at $1000K, renting at $900 a week on 685 sqm of land. Purchased at $910K in a premium school zone. Valued at $1M within 6 months while achieving $900/wk rent — a gross yield of 5.14% recorded against the $910,000 purchase price. The property suits long-term hold with potential for future subdivision of the 685 sqm lot.

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