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What your current setup could be costing you
Sandringham-calibratedSelf-managing isn't the only way to lose money on a rental. An agency that isn't reviewing your rent, marketing a vacancy properly or chasing arrears can cost just as much. This estimates the gap between your property's current performance and what Sandringham's market conditions actually support.
Illustrative estimate from the figures you enter above, not a guarantee. Assumes 52 weeks/year.
Sandringham market benchmarks
Cited, dated data| Measure | Sandringham | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median rent, unit | $628/wk | REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months) |
| Median rent, house | $1350/wk | REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months) |
| Median sale price, unit | $644k | REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months) |
| Median sale price, house | $2.60m | REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months) |
| Gross rental yield, unit | 5.1% | AgentSelector calculation(rent × 52) ÷ price, from the rows above |
Suburb outlook
AgentSelector indexOur Sandringham Landlord Index is a plain-English score built only from the public figures cited on this page: SQM Research vacancy, and REIV/Domain rent and sale price. It isn't a prediction — it's an honest first cut from what's genuinely public today, and it will get more precise once suburb-level days-on-market and stock-on-market data are available.
Sandringham Landlord Index
Sandringham's vacancy rate of 0.3% (SQM Research, Jul 2026) is exceptionally tight for a Melbourne suburb, and the unit gross yield of 5.1% sits above the ~4.8% Melbourne unit benchmark. Rent-growth trend isn't yet part of this score (see below).
What's driving it
| Component | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vacancy tightnessSQM Research, Jul 2026 | 10.0 / 10 | 40% |
| Rent growth vs. metronot yet tracked | held neutral | 35% |
| Yield vs. metro benchmarkAgentSelector calc. | 5.3 / 10 | 25% |
Not yet in the index: days on market, stock on market, market-cycle phase and a real rent-growth trend line. They'll be added, cited to HTAG Analytics, once that access is confirmed.
What's happening in the Sandringham market
Updated quarterlySandringham vs. nearby suburbs
Comparison framing| Suburb | Median rent (unit) | Vacancy |
|---|---|---|
| Sandringham | $628/wk | 0.3% |
| Hampton | $740/wk | 1.9% |
| Black Rock | $720/wk | 2.4% |
| Cheltenham | $610/wk | 0.6% |
Frequently asked
FAQPage schema on publishWhat's the average property management fee in Sandringham?
Property management fees in Melbourne suburbs like Sandringham typically sit in a defined range of the weekly rent, plus a separate letting fee charged when a new tenant is placed. Exact fees vary by agency and by the level of service included.
What's the current vacancy rate in Sandringham?
0.3% as at Jul 2026, according to SQM Research's suburb-level vacancy data. Source: SQM Research
What's the median rent for a unit in Sandringham?
$628 per week, according to REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months). Source: REIV
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Sandringham's vacancy rate is 0.3%, according to SQM Research, Jul 2026. Median unit rent currently sits at $628/wk, with houses at $1350/wk (REIV, market data (last updated Jun 2026, rolling prior 3 months)), against a median unit sale price of $644k, putting the gross rental yield at 5.1%.
A tight vacancy rate cuts two ways for landlords: it's a good backdrop to be renting in, but it also raises the cost of getting the basics wrong, since a below-market or badly-presented listing sits while faster-moving competitors absorb the available tenant pool. Sandringham is a beachside terminus suburb on the Sandringham line with a mix of established houses and a growing number of unit/apartment developments near the station and Bay Road shopping strip.