Diggers Rest
On the north-western edge of Melbourne, about 33 km from the CBD and a short hop from Sunbury, Diggers Rest blends semi-rural calm with its own railway station and a wave of new estates. Property management here is handled personally for rental providers who expect more than the minimum.
Diggers Rest at a glance
Units are scarce here, so this is essentially a house market. 179 houses sold over the past year, leasing in an average of 25 days, with yields sitting above four per cent. For a wider view of the market you can explore our investor insights and affordability tools.
Indicative figures drawn from CoreLogic suburb data, current to early 2026, with the full profile available on realestate.com.au. Median prices, rents and yields move as new data is released, and are not a valuation or financial advice.
Country edge, city access
Diggers Rest keeps a quiet, semi-rural character while new estates steadily fill in around the township. Its own railway station and easy freeway access make commuting into Melbourne straightforward, a big part of the appeal for the families moving in.
Demand is solid and homes lease quickly, with yields sitting comfortably above four per cent. For rental providers it offers dependable income in one of the corridor's more relaxed settings. Curious what yours could earn? Request a free rental appraisal and we will tell you honestly.
Every part of the process, from first listing through to routine inspections, is handled in house and overseen personally by Lehna. We keep your property fully compliant with current Victorian rental law, and if you would rather manage it yourself, our guide for self-managing owners is here to help.
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