Show Notes
In this episode of the Melbourne Property Podcast, Lindsay and Sky Hammer reveal the 8 worst suburbs to invest in across Melbourne - using real data to explain why certain postcodes consistently underperform.
If you're researching suburbs to buy an investment property in Melbourne, or looking for reliable data on why to avoid certain markets, this episode breaks down everything you need to know before making a costly mistake.
We explore why outer fringe suburbs packed with house-and-land packages, off-the-plan builds, and high vacancy rates often deliver the lowest capital growth in Victoria. Lindsay and Sky unpack misleading marketing tactics, oversupply issues, poor land to value ratios, and the red flags new investors commonly overlook.
What you’ll learn:
The 8 worst suburbs for investment in Melbourne (with current data) Why areas with high building approvals, large estates, and small block sizes fail to grow Suburbs with the highest vacancy rates and what that means for rental returns Why house and land packages rarely stack up as long-term investments How property consultants make their money (and why it ends up costing you more) The demand, supply, crime, and affordability metrics every investor should check Suburbs covered: Tarneit, Truganina, Rockbank, Beveridge, Clyde North, Wollert, Wallan & Melton South
Perfect for anyone researching:
Melbourne property investment advice Worst places to buy in Victoria Where not to invest in Melbourne in 2025–2026 High-risk investment suburbs Melbourne Best and worst growth suburbs Melbourne Melbourne real estate market trends
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