Pizza and Property

Ep 326: Is this Melbourne Suburb Set for Growth? Craigieburn OTG - with Rohit Gehlot & Todd Sloan

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Jan 10, 2026
Rohit Gehlot, founder of InvestorAid and on-the-ground property analyst, guides a tour of Craigieburn. He highlights why it feels like a self-contained city, the wide price spread across distinct pockets, strong local amenities and transport, and supply constraints shaping future growth. Short market moves and first-home buyer activity get special attention.
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INSIGHT

A City Hidden In One Suburb

  • Craigieburn functions like a city with diverse pockets and huge population over 65,000.
  • Prices range from the mid-$600ks to $2M+ because the suburb contains many distinct estates.
ADVICE

Use Local Market Metrics First

  • Check days-on-market, stock percentage and building approvals before buying in Craigieburn.
  • Low building approvals (0.14%) signal limited new supply and can affect future growth.
INSIGHT

Retail And Amenities Drive Demand

  • Craigieburn Central and Craigieburn Junction create a major retail hub serving many neighbouring suburbs.
  • That local amenity mix (aquatic centre, shopping, hospitals) draws first-home buyers and families.
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