Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide still offer growth potential especially in select city suburbs but for many investors priced out of the major cities, regional markets are becoming a compelling alternative.

More investors are now looking beyond the metro bubble. Regional Victoria is showing strong fundamentals across rental yields, vacancy rates, and early-stage growth trends.

And for those building a long-term portfolio, regional isn’t just the fallback it’s a smart strategic edge.

At futurx, our research dives deep into the market touncover:

           •          Why regional Victoria is set for growth in the years ahead

           •          The best suburbs for investors to target

           •          On-the-ground insights from our local field teams

           •          Population trends driving the next property wave

Why Is Regional Victoria Looking Strong in 2025?

Here’s why investors are turning their attention to the regions:

           •          Lower entry prices: Homes under $500Kwith solid fundamentals still exist

           •          Stronger rental yields: 4.5–5.5%returns are common in the right locations

           •          Massive infrastructure investment: Billions going into regional rail, healthcare, and education

           •          Lifestyle migration: More Aussies are making the move to regional towns

           •          Earlier in the cycle: While city markets are maturing, many regional areas are just starting their growth run

We’ve recently secured fully renovated brick homes in major regional towns for clients delivering yields of 5.5–6%. These properties are already outperforming broader market growth.

Our clients were after strong cashflow, future capital growth, and low-maintenance investments. These deals are a real example of how data-led decisions can deliver outsized results — even in the short term.

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Population Growth in Regional Victoria – What the Forecasts Say

Research forecasts significant population growth in key regional centres by 2036.  

 These growth trends are supported by strong infrastructure investment and state-led decentralisation policies designed to take pressure off Melbourne and encourage regional growth.

Not Every Regional Town Is a Winner

At futurx, we go beyond generalised advice. We analyse over30 data points per suburb to help investors make smarter, lower-risk decisions. This includes:

           •          Market timing and growth cycle stage

           •          Supply vs. demand pressure

           •          Infrastructure investment (planned vs. delivered)

           •          Local economy and employment drivers

           •          Affordability and cashflow metrics

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Final Thoughts

For investors seeking:

           •          Affordable entry points

           •          Strong rental returns

           •          Early-stage capital growth

           •          A portfolio that isn’t tied to metro market cycles

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Regional Victoria is fast becoming the smart move.

Backed by real data, real population growth, and real-world results — it’s more than a trend. It’s a shift.

 Curious which suburbs align with your goals?

We’ve analysed 300+ Victorian suburbs using 30+ data layers to help investors make confident decisions.

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