OBrien Real Estate has unveiled its inaugural AXIS Report: “Where Data Meets Direction”, a four-part series designed to provide buyers, investors and industry stakeholders with unparalleled suburb-level insights.
Curated by Jason Mudford, General Manager of OBrien Real Estate, and designed by Olivia Warden, the AXIS Reports distil the latest infrastructure, demographic, and economic data into a clear and actionable resource. Covering Western Melbourne, South-East Melbourne, Bayside & Peninsula/Inner South-East, and Central & Outer East Melbourne, each edition applies OBrien’s proprietary five-pillar framework:
- Infrastructure Development
- Population Growth & Demographics
- Economic/Employment Growth
- Government Planning/Policy
- Market Cycle
This structured approach reveals what is driving performance across Melbourne’s property market, while also highlighting where future opportunities lie.
Region highlights
Major transport megaprojects—including the West Gate Tunnel, Sunshine Station Super-hub and Melbourne Airport Rail—are set to transform connectivity. These developments are compressing travel times and creating a “once-in-a-generation” window for value uplift.
With the Metro Tunnel services due in late 2025 and the Frankston Hospital redevelopment underway, the region is poised for significant growth. Forecasts project 290,000 new residents by 2046, while family-sized homes continue to sell 15–20 per cent below the metropolitan median, offering affordability with long-term upside.
Bayside & Peninsula / Inner South-East
A rental market defined by sub-1.5 per cent vacancy rates and tight planning controls has created a two-speed dynamic. Prestige strongholds continue to command premium values, while “next-wave” suburbs such as Carrum and Edithvale are emerging as standout opportunities for buyers and investors.
Central & Outer East Melbourne
Transformational projects including the Westfield Knox upgrade, Suburban Rail Loop East stations, and the North-East Link are set to reshape job density and accessibility. Despite this, suburbs such as Bayswater and Mooroolbark remain around 25 per cent more affordable than their inner-east counterparts—highlighting untapped growth potential.
At OBrien Real Estate, we believe the future of property investment and ownership is best navigated with clarity and data-driven insights. The AXIS Report equips clients and industry professionals with the knowledge to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and plan for Melbourne’s next decade of growth.
To learn more and access the AXIS Property Market Guides, click here.