EP. 15 | Victoria - State of Investment | Property Market Outlook 2026

EP. 15 | Victoria - State of Investment | Property Market Outlook 2026 --- Melbourne was once seen as one of Australia’s strongest investment markets. But heading into 2026, the conversation around Victoria property investment is starting to shift. In Episode 15 of The Property Portfolio Podcast, Parag Dixit and Mudit break down the Victoria property market outlook for 2026 and discuss why many investors are now comparing Melbourne with regional Victoria when planning their next move. The episode explores Melbourne house prices, vacancy rates, rental yields and the growing impact of land tax, government regulations and borrowing costs on investor confidence across Victoria. While Melbourne continues to remain one of Australia’s major property markets, regional Victoria is starting to attract stronger attention due to affordability, healthier rental returns and lower entry prices. In this episode we discuss • Victoria property market 2026 outlook • Melbourne house prices 2026 and market direction • Victoria investment property opportunities • Property investment Victoria and changing investor sentiment • Victoria property forecast and rental market trends • Victoria housing market performance across metro and regional areas • Victoria investment hotspots to watch in 2026 • Best investment suburbs Victoria investors are researching • Housing affordability Australia and its impact on buyers • Regional Victoria rental yields and growth opportunities • Why vacancy rates matter for property investors • Victoria property investment strategies for changing market conditions The conversation also looks at why regional Victoria may offer a stronger balance between cash flow and long-term growth compared to some Melbourne suburbs where yields remain tight and holding costs continue rising. If you are researching the Victoria property market 2026, looking into Victoria investment property opportunities or searching for the best suburbs to invest in Victoria, this episode will help you understand where the market may be heading and what investors should be paying attention to before buying. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 | Introduction 05:30 | Melbourne price growth compared with Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide 06:08 | Yields, supply and buying affordability in Melbourne 10:25 | How government regulation held Melbourne back 13:24 | Regional Victoria is what Melbourne used to be 15:32 | Why regional Victoria has not fully rerated yet 22:00 | Rental market stress and high vacancies in Melbourne 30:11 | New vacant land tax and what it means for investors 35:55 | Population growth supply pipeline and 2032 outlook 39:03 | Stacked taxes and levies squeezing investors 51:06 | Standout regional Victoria locations for growth 56:46 | Who should avoid Melbourne in 2026 58:52 | When regional Victoria makes more sense than Melbourne