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INSIDE
Houses preview.................................................... 4
Apartments preview........................................... 6
Lower northshore ............................................... 8
Upper northshore .............................................. 12
Northernbeaches ............................................... 15
North-west .......................................................... 18
Cityand east ....................................................... 22
Inner west ............................................................ 31
West ....................................................................... 35
South-west .......................................................... 42
South.................................................................... 48
Canterbury-Bankstown................................... 53
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Propertyeditor Stephen Nicholls,
snicholls@fairfaxmedia.com.au, 9282 3273
House and apartment data Australian
Property Monitors, 1800 817 616
Writer KateFarrelly
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Cover Peter and Rachel Muntonwith their
children Kai and Aria at their Hunters Hill
home. Photo: Anthony Johnson
Smooth sailing for Sydney
According to the experts, slowand steady property gains are likely in 2013.
PRESTIGEPRICERISESAHEAD
AndrewWilson
Sydney mediandwelling
prices this year are set to
recorda similar result to last
year, risingby between3 per
cent and5 per cent depending
onthe state of the local
economy, the outlookfor
whichremains optimistic. The Sydney market
recoveredfromthe mildcorrectionphase of
2011 to recordits highest-ever medianhouse
price over the December quarter last year. Led
by a risingsharemarket, Sydneys prestige
markets will improve gradually, drivenby
growingperceptions of value opportunities
andrisingprosperity.
Dr AndrewWilson is senior economist for the
Fairfax-owned Australian Property Monitors
SUPPLYTIGHT, BUTBUYERSWARY
CameronKusher
Sydney continues to
experience difficulty with
obtaining sufficient new
housing supply andthis is
likely to continue to support
increases inhome values.
However, we believe any
increase invalue throughout the year is likely
to be, at best, about the rate of inflation. We
have already seenthat aggressive cuts to
interest rates andsubsequent reductions in
mortgage rates are not generating the same
response inthe housing market that they
have inthe past, withconsumers taking a
more conservative approachto debt.
Cameron Kusher is senior research analyst with
RPData
GROWTHINOUTERRING
Louis Christopher
Last years forecast for Sydney came inat the
lower endof our 4 per cent to 7 per cent range
because interest-rate cuts were not fully
passedon. Yet there was
some capital growth,
particularly inthe outer ring
of Sydney, whichrecordeda
capital growthrate range of
4 per cent to 7 per cent,
outperforming the greater
Sydney housing market. The outer ring will
continue to outperformthis year basedon
this affordability-drivenrecovery that is
taking hold. Prestige suburbs will
underperformonce again.
Louis Christopher is the managing director of
SQMResearch
AYEARFORMARKET
RECOVERY
LisaBradley
We are expecting good
recovery after the minimal
growthof the past two years.
For houses this year, were
forecasting 7 per cent growth, andfor units,
4 per cent. Withinterest rates and
unemployment low, while savings andshares
are up, consumers will be increasingly
confident to buy property. The federal
electionwill clashwiththe traditional spring
peak, slowing volume andprices for a month
or two before a significant upturn. Were also
seeing renewedinterest inthe market from
Aussie expats.
Lisa Bradley is a buyers agent and co-founder
of finderskeepers.com.au
INVESTORSTORETURN
GRADUALLY
RodCornish
We expect modest, single-
digit house price growthfor
the Sydney residential
market this year,
predominantly for mid-pricedproperty,
including apartments within10 kilometres of
the city centre. For owner-occupiers, this is
the sector that will be most influencedfrom
changes to mortgage rates. Investors, who
typically wait for some momentumto build,
shouldgradually enter the market at the mid
to lowprice point, where rental yields are
highest. At the upper end, whichis more
closely tiedto the improving global financial
markets, its likely that were close to the
bottomof the pricing cycle.
Rod Cornish is head of real estate strategy at
Macquarie Capital
MOMENTUMSETTOKEEPBUILDING
Hans Kunnen
The Sydney property market
is picking itself upoff the
floor. The global economic
backdrophas improved,
interest rates are lower and
the populationcontinues to
grow. Fewexpect a runaway
market this year those days
are behindus but house price growthinthe
regionof 5 per cent to 10 per cent is within
grasp. Since this time last year, rents have
risen, incomes have risen, andthe supply of
newproperty has beenlimited. Last year,
prices rose about 1.5 per cent; this year,
something more is expected.
Hans Kunnen is the chief economist at
St George Bank
HIGHHOPESFORCENTRALAREAS
HarryTriguboff
I expect this year to be very
good. The prices didnot rise
muchfor a long time. The
interest rates are lowandwill
get lower. There is some
increase inour properties,
andthat will continue. The
Chinese buyers are very
strong. Andthere is a big migrationof young
people fromouter areas to the central
positions, where we operate.
Harry Triguboff is the managing director of
Meriton Group
HOW TO READ THE TABLES
CAMMERAY RANK 79
MEDIAN 2011 2012 Change Trend
HOUSES 1193 1178 -1.3% 4.3%
APARTMENTS 568 629 10.7% 4.0%
TOTAL SALES 160 Auction 50 Private treaty 110
TOP THREE SALES
54dCowdroyAv 4000
44 Cowdroy Av 3900
49The Boulevarde 3075
Houses
5%+
Apartments
The middle
price of all
houses and
apartments
sold in the
suburb during
the year
The suburbs ranking
based on its house and
median prices
Percentage change of house
and apartment values
Prices
in $000s
The total number
of properties
sold during 2012
Prices in $000s
The top three
house/apartment
sales in the suburb
in 2012 either by
auction or private
treaty. If APM was
unable to verify the
reliability of the
reported price, it
has been excluded.
Australian Property
Monitors prediction
of how far values will
rise (or fall) this year
Average year-on-year
percentage change
in past decade
n/a Statistically not reliable where there were
fewer than 10 sales or information was imprecise.
3%+
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HOUSES PREDICTIONS
This
years
forecast
Suburb
(% change)
Suburb
(% change)
Chiswick
Kurraba Point
Westmead
Windsor
Cabarita
Taren Point
Wareemba
Darlinghurst
Middleton Grange
Chippendale
3+
3+
5+
5+
3+
3+
3+
3+
5+
3+
Tamarama
Church Point
Birchgrove
Rodd Point
Pyrmont
Wollstonecraft
Rhodes
Allawah
Clovelly
Double Bay
3+
3+
3+
3+
3+
0
3+
3+
3+
3+
SOURCE: AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY MONITORS
Best performing Worst performing
Annual
change
over 2012
25+
25+
25+
25+
25+
25+
25+
23.5
22
20.5
This
years
forecast
Annual
change
over 2012
-25
-25
-25
-20.6
-20.4
-19
-18.5
-17.2
-17
-16.7
Gloomlifts, moodshifts
Optimismis emerging as several key indicators
point to a modest rebound, writes Kate Farrelly.
BUYERSandsellers of Sydney canbreathe a
collective sighof relief. There appears to be
consensus among market commentators that
prices have finally reachedequilibrium, with
no further falls onthe horizonexcept those
predictedby the most pessimistic of
onlookers. Evenat the prestige endof the
market, the news is encouraging, andafter a
prolongedperiodof fence-sitting, investors
are airing their cheque books.
The senior economist at Australian
Property Monitors, Dr AndrewWilson, says
Sydneys economy is one of the countrys top
performers, withunemployment of about
5 per cent, a tight rental market and
historically lowinterest rates.
Ayear ago, some pundits were predicting
lots of doomandgloominthe economy, and
that hasnt happened, Wilsonsays.
However, moderating influences will mean
sluggishprice growthat best. Wilsonsays
Sydneysiders still have issues withthe cost of
living andare likely to procrastinate at
electiontime. That said, he is forecasting
medianprices to growby 3 per cent to 5 per
cent in2013.
The managing director of SQMResearch,
Louis Christopher, is more bullish, witha
forecast of 5 per cent to 9 per cent growth.
The psyche has beentotally batteredfor
the past four years andwere long overdue for
a goodyear, andI think this is going to be the
year, Christopher says.
Since 2008, its beena nervous economy,
withpeople always finding something to
worry about. Nowthe Unites States market is
improving, Europe is not going to implode,
andChina is having a soft landing. Things are
going to be better.
St Georges chief economist, Hans Kunnen,
is equally optimistic, witha forecast of 5 per
cent to 10per cent growth.
Everyone was burnt andis mindful of
mistakes made, but things are getting better,
Kunnensays. The stories were hearing in
2013 are less gloomy, andconsumer
sentiment has pickedupas a result. Weve
beenunder-building for five years, so theres
pent-updemand. The whole climate for
investors is improving andthat will flow
throughto the housing market.
The chief executive of McGrathEstate
Agents, JohnMcGrath, is also expecting
growth. Weve seenthe distressedsales last
year. Most of those vendors who were forcedto
sell homes have sold, theres beena mopping
upof existinginventory, andI see growth
beyondthat, he says. The solideconomy
adds upto a more confident economic
environment, andif people inthe marketplace
are confident andcanborrowcheaply, they
tendto buy andinvest inproperty.
The failure of interest-rate cuts to provide
any significant stimulus to the property
market in2012 was a talking point for both
commentators andconsumers.
The days of cheaper mortgages fuelling a
major spike inreal estate activity are
seemingly behindus, especially as the lenders
seemdeterminednot to pass onthe cuts in
full, the chief executive of Raine &Horne,
Angus Raine, says. Its possibly a case of
improvedfinancial literacy among Australian
consumers, but more home owners and
investors are weighing upadditional factors,
suchas job security inthe short, mediumand
long term; potential legislative andpolitical
changes; as well as the outlook for the global
andAustralianeconomies, before making a
move into a property.
First-homebuyers
Withonly a handful of exceptions, agents
across Sydney have reporteda dropinfirst-
home buyer activity. The latest housing
finance release fromthe AustralianBureauof
Statistics confirms the contractionin
demand, withfirst-home buyer mortgages
falling to a 20-year lowafter the expiry of
first-home buyer subsidies onexisting
dwellings onSeptember 30last year.
Were not going to see a lot of activity from
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first-home buyers inthe first part of the year
because most have already bought, Wilson
says. The demandwas brought forwardby
the expiry of the grant.
Wilsonsays its a toughask for buyers to
go 50 kilometres to 60 kilometres out of the
city to findhomes, yet inthe southernand
westernsuburbs, the core market is houses at
Sydneys entry price point.
BankstownandCampbelltownagents
continue to fieldstrong inquiries fromfirst-
home buyers upto $400,000; Parramatta has
buyers upto $600,000. Raine says Fairfield,
GuildfordandWindsor remainattractive
suburbs for first-home buyers, withhouses
pricedat about $400,000; Finders Keepers
buyers agent Lisa Bradley says first-home
buyers are active inthe inner west, where the
entry level is generally well above $600,000.
The general manager of Laing + Simmons,
Leanne Pilkington, says demandfromfirst-
home buyers will remainrobust, but she adds
that buyers are no longer under pressure to
make quick decisions inthe absence of
financial incentives fromthe government.
Upgraders/Downsizers
After muchbiting of nails andshuffling of
finance, upgraders anddownsizers are
expectedto bite the bullet this year as the
dust onnewpricing levels settles.
Upgraders were active because of flat
prices for higher-endproduct, enabling
growing families to refinance mortgages at
competitive rates to take advantage of the
narrowing inthe price gapbetweenmiddle-
andtop-endproperties, Pilkingtonsays.
Raine says upgraders anddownsizers who
have beensitting ontheir hands since 2008
are ready to act.
Theyre nowthinking, Weve waitedlong
enough, andare keento get moving as the
market is trending upwards.
Giventhat large numbers of potential
vendors adopteda wait-and-see attitude
throughout 2011 and2012, 2013 couldsee
pent-updemandfromupgraders, a manager
withBISShrapnel, Angie Zigomanis, says.
Prestigeproperty
Wilsonsees signs for a better prestige
property market in2013.
The sharemarket is certainly at the
highest point its reachedover the past couple
of years, andits no coincidence that rising
activity inequity markets works its way into
the prestige property markets, whichhave
beendragging the chainover the past few
years, he says. Theres a growing feeling of
prosperity, whichmight get those change-up
buyers upandrunning. I think the $2 million
to $4 millionprice point will be the
most active.
The national researchdirector of RPData,
TimLawless, says the premiummarket will
move out of its slumpmore quickly thanless-
expensive markets.
We have already seenthe top20per cent
of the market, basedonprice, start to slightly
outperformthe most affordable endof the
market, reversing a trendof
underperformance that has beenevident
since late 2010, Lawless says, adding that
one of the key areas to watchis the eastern
suburbs, where values remainmore than
12 per cent off their peak.
Investors
Commentators were expecting investors to
returnto the market in2012, but agents
report that interest has only really rampedup
inrecent months. Agents onthe lower north
shore reporteda boost inthe number of
investors after first-home buyers withdrew
fromthe market.
I think this is where we will experience a
mini boom, withplenty of competitionand
strong investor interest in2013, the director
of McGrathNeutral Bay, Piers vanHamburg,
says. They returnedlast year, thanks to the
lower rates andbetter returns.
Onthe northernbeaches, inthe north-west
andthe easternsuburbs, mumanddad
investors are moving away fromthe
sharemarket due to poor performance and
using their super funds to invest inproperty.
Boasting some of Sydneys cheapest
housing stock, CampbelltownandBlacktown
are bothmagnets for investors, andin
Cabramatta andPenrith, investors make up
almost 50per cent of the market. But in
Sydneys southernsuburbs, investors are thin
onthe ground.
Scaling back to free up funds for grand plans
House hunting . . . the Munton family. Photo: Anthony Johnson
PETERandRachel Munton
have plans for 2013. They
would liketo take a trip to
Europe, send childrenKai and
Aria to privateschools, and
continue tobuild Peters
London-basedbusiness.
As much as they love their
Heather Buttrose-designed
house, buying a cheaper home
will openother doors.
We could havekept it, but
it would havelimited what else
we could do, says Peter, who
was delightedby the
$6.5 million saleresult
through WardPartners agent
MatthewWard.
The newly built Hunters Hill
house is madefromsandstone
recycled on site, zinc, double
brick and glass. It boasts five
bedrooms, a huge office,
multiple livingspaces, a
double garage anda pool. The
Muntons plan todownsize a
little and arelooking for a
home with four bedrooms, a
home office, good-size living
spaces andspace for a pool on
a block between800and
1200squaremetres.
We dont mindan old house
that wecould do a fewminor
renovations to, or we could get
another knock-down, Peter
says. The Muntons budget is
variable dependingon the
property: up to$4million for
a finished houseand up to
$2 million for a knock-down.
We love thearea so we
would like tostay on the
peninsula, Peter says. The
views hereare phenomenal.
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Suburb
(% change)
Suburb
(% change)
PREDICTIONS
Sylvania
Dural
Concord
Bayview
Cromer
Revesby
Millers Point
Telopea
Lewisham
Girraween
3+
3+
3+
3+
3+
3+
0
5+
3+
3+
Cremorne Point
Little Bay
Point Piper
Leichhardt
Jamisontown
Caringbah South
Centennial Park
St Marys
The Rocks
Jannali
3+
3+
3+
3+
0
3+
3+
3+
3+
3+
SOURCE: AUSTRALIAN PROPERTY MONITORS
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This
years
forecast
Annual
change
over 2012
This
years
forecast
Annual
change
over 2012
25+
25+
25+
25+
23.4
21.2
20.3
20
17.3
17
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-21.3
-21.3
-18.7
-17
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-13.9
-13.7
-13.3
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Newmindset fuels sales
Hipsters and downsizers turn their backs on suburban blocks
in favour of cosmopolitan lifestyle, writes Kate Farrelly.
THEofficial figures are in: the Sydney
apartment market outperformedthe house
market in2012 by a quietly convincing
2.2 percentage points. Andthe experts say
were infor more of the same.
The senior economist at Australian
Property Monitors, AndrewWilson, is
forecasting growthof at least 5 per cent for
units in2013.
In2012, the Sydney unit market grewby
5.6 per cent, comparedwith3.4 per cent for
houses, reaching a recordmedianunit price
inthe December quarter of $475,314, Wilson
says. Theres certainly a lot of momentumin
the unit market, whichis no real surprise and
is set to continue this year.
Theheadof real estatestrategyat
MacquarieCapital, RodCornish, believes
increaseddemandfor apartments is morea
structural, long-termtrendduetoaffordability.
Apartment developers are seeing an
increase ininterest intheir new
developments, withmore owner-occupiers
coming into what is traditionally aninvestor
market, he says. Mid-pricedstock
positioned10to 15 kilometres fromthe city
shoulddo well this year.
The national sales director at Meriton,
James Sialepis, has seenfirst-handthe return
of momentumto the market andis bullishon
growthprospects.
There is no doubt that the runof interest-
rate cuts downto 3 per cent has underpinned
a recovery, creating improvedaffordability
andincreasedbuyer confidence, he says.
The notionthat apartment living is
secondary to house andlandis now
completely forgotten. Purchasers are
attractedby locationandprice. Many
apartment developments are developedin
premiumland-lockedareas that are close to
employment, transport, entertainment and
education. These areas offer opportunities to
enjoy a cosmopolitanlifestyle with
convenience, at anaffordable price point.
The cosmopolitanlifestyle is a key
drawcardinthe Sydney apartment market.
People are nowbecoming more attachedto
the lifestyle scenario of unit life, Wilsonsays.
Buyers are eschewing the traditional Aussie
backyardfor other things: boutique shopping
precincts, eating precincts, access and
amenity. First-home buyers, investors and
change-upbuyers are all inthe queue to buy
apartments.
First-homebuyers andinvestors
The state government withdrewits
$7000 first home owners grant onexisting
homes onSeptember 31, 2012, replacing it
witha $15,000first home owners grant for
newdwellings. The impact onthe market has
beenmixed, withmany agents reporting little
change inbuyer numbers, while others have
seenfirst-home buyers leave the market,
oftento be replacedby investors.
Developers of newapartments have been
clear winners inthe changeover andare
looking forwardto highturnover in2013.
We have seena huge increase infirst-home
buyer activity, makingupbetween50to
60 per cent of purchasers, a director of
HYECORPProperty Group, Stephen
Abolakian, says. However, the biggest
headline for 2013, we believe, will be the return
of the investor. Withinterest rates where they
are, we are seeingmore andmore investors
sickandtiredof 3 or 4 per cent ontheir term
deposits whenthey canbuy anapartment and
the rents will cover the interest repayments.
Investors increasingly include those
buying property for their self-managedsuper
fund, a trendthat has beenslowly gathering
pace since funds became eligible to borrowto
acquire property.
Despite a bounce in2012, many are still
spookedby the toll the global financial crisis
enactedontheir sharemarket returns, the
chief executive of Raine &Horne,
Angus Raine, says.
As a result, self-managedsuper funds and
investors have takena closer interest in
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Dozens of agents Domainspoke to
confirmedthe emergence of self-managed
super funds as a major player inthe property
investment market. Another emerging trend
is that of intergenerational competition for
apartments, a termborrowedby a chief
economist at St George Bank, Hans Kunnen,
to describe a situationwhere first-home
buyers of newapartments are competing
withtheir parents generation, who are
looking to downsize. Kunnensays the
phenomenonis most prevalent inthe inner
city andis compoundedby demandfrom
retirees who are downsizing.
Withall the fundamentals inplace, the
market is set to become a magnet for
investors, Raine &Hornes chief auctioneer,
Peter Baldwin, says.
[The year] 2013 is the its time of the
economy, he says. Withrents at a robust
level inthe affordable andmid-range endof
the market, we see old-fashionedinvestment
philosophy coming into play. Lowinterest
rates, strong tenant demand, flattened
prices, limitedstock, [and] potential upside
are the key elements here, along withthe
bricks andmortar safety considerationas
pitchedagainst a turbulent global economy.
Prestigeproperty
The sale of high-endapartments slowedin
2012, the director of CBRE, DavidMilton,
says, but 2013 has potential to deliver better
results. Miltonsays there is more confidence
inthe business community andlarge
numbers of Chinese buyers are taking
advantage of the newinvestment visa,
available to business-savvy migrants withat
least $5 millionto invest inAustralia.
Those buyers are generally very wealthy
individuals andwill want a suitably luxurious
home to live in, Miltonsays. I think there
will be a focus onproperty thats either
finishedor under constructionso theres not
a long-termwait.
CBREis selling high-endapartments in
Metro at Chatswood, andEliza andThe
Residence inthe city.
Onthe northernbeaches, anLJ Hooker
Mona Vale agent, RyanPetrie, says baby
boomers are infull-swing, downsizing
mode andare buying into luxury
apartments ongolf courses andnear the
water. OakstandProperty Group has sold
half of the apartments at its newly completed
development, Setai, at NarrabeenBeach.
Comprising 18 beachfront apartments priced
from$1.9 million, Setai was designedby local
architect Gartner Trovato andfeatures
Jamie Durie-designedlandscaping.
Newdevelopments
There is plenty of choice at the more
affordable endof the price spectrum, despite
cries of stock shortages fromcommentators.
Some regions, suchas the upper northshore,
are facing temporary gluts while others
impatiently await the launchof newstock.
The principal of Cunninghams Property,
JohnCunningham, laments a lack of new
apartments inManly, while inBurwood, a
StrathfieldPartners agent, NormanSo, says
investors have nowsoakedupa heavy release
of newapartments.
The principal of Ray White Rockdale, Con
Economos, reports quality newapartments
inthe Rockdale area are selling well, andthe
principal of McGrathSt George, Matthew
King, says overseas buyers are snapping up
newapartments inWolli Creek.
In Penrith, 20-somethings are buying
newvillas and townhouses priced between
$250,000 and $350,000, while in
Bankstown, newtwo-bedroomapartments
that started selling at $380,000 are now
fetching up to $430,000.
Sialepis says sales inquiries are up
significantly across Meritons Sydney
display centres, andFrasers Property
reports steady sales of apartments inits
Putney Hill development, withprices starting
at $490,000.
HYECORPs heavy investment inthe Lane
Cove market is also paying dividends, witha
healthy take-upof off-the-planproperties
starting at about $400,000.
HYECORPs Abolakiansays 43 of 48
apartments were soldinEleeza over 12
months, more than40of 62 apartments sold
inLora over six months, andpre-sales
accountedfor 10 per cent of the units in
Sevana, due to be launchedthis month.
Althoughthe lower northshore is a highly
desirable place to live . . . it wasnt onthe radar
for [buyers] who were looking for brand-new
stock, Abolakiansays. Nowthat there are
projects starting, all of a suddenbuyers are
putting the lower northshore at the topof
their desiredareas list.
Selling is easier than buying
Frustrated . . . Maree Bellamy is looking
for a place to live. Photo: Steven Siewert
MEDICALpractitioner MareeBellamy could
be forgiven for throwing in the towel on her
hunt for a newhome. After six months of
scouring Camperdown for a two-bedroom-
plus-study apartment, shehas come up
empty-handed.
Ive been seriouslyinterested in three
apartments, Bellamysays.
For one, thebody corporate records
were of concern; another, the vendor
withdrewfromsale; and the third was an off-
the-plan unit where the pricejumped up
when it cametime to purchase.
Bellamy sold her one-bedroomapartment
in Venables, a converted nurses home
within theCity Quarter development, in July
2012throughagent Maria Magrin of Belle
PropertyAnnandale.
Imgetting quitefrustrated, she says.
Selling was soeasy. Maria had a bank of
people whowere looking. Shebrought three
people throughand the first guybought it.
Looking for somethingbigger, preferably
in Camperdown, Bellamy says shedlike an
apartment witha bit of character and
personality, a good layout, withparking and
nostairs.
Her budget is variable toaccount for
properties that needrenovating, and ranges
from$750,000to $900,000.
Theres beennothing on themarket in
December andJanuary so Imwaiting for
newstock to come on, she says.
Camperdown is a fantastic location, Id
be happiest if I could findsomething here.
Its so easy to get to the city I can be
at work in Bondi Junction via the tunnel in
12 minutes and there is a good cafe
culture nearby.
Kate Farrelly
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Flying start sets scene
FUNis probably not the first wordthat
springs to mindwhenit comes to buying and
selling property, but for the principal of
Century 21 Blunts, WarrenBartlett, the start
of the year was a funtime to be inreal estate
onthe lower northshore.
The first fewweeks of the year have been
marvellous, Bartlett says. We hadthe best
periodweve hadin13 years. There was no
confidence at the endof last year, but that has
turnedaround.
Bartlett says everything from$600,000
units to $2 millionhomes have beenmoving,
but while he expects a lift inhouse prices this
year, he is not bullishonunit prices. They
may dropbecause there will be anoversupply
of newproperties coming onthe market.
Adirector of McGrathNeutral Bay, Piers
vanHamburg, hadjust one February auction
listedin2012; for 2013 he has 17.
I amquietly optimistic, he says. I think
the lowrates, improving confidence from
buyers andimprovedaffordability are all
having a positive effect. I think we will see
moderate growth.
After a sluggish2012, the director of Ward
Partners, MatthewWard, is also expecting
stronger buyer interest inHunters Hill this
year, witha gentle lift inprices a strong
possibility. Withmany homes pricedbetween
$1.5 millionand$2.5 million, Wardfoundthat
his database was the best way to secure sales.
About 80per cent of all sales locally are to
people we have met previously, he says.
About 50 per cent of the properties we sell
are to buyers already living andestablishedin
the area. This gives us the advantage of
knowing whena buyer is genuine.
The genuine buyers shouldinclude
investors this year, but not inall parts of the
lower northshore. VanHamburg is tipping
investors to leadthe charge in2013, drivenby
lowinterest rates andhighyields.
I personally think this is where we will
experience a mini boom, withplenty of
competitionandstrong investor interest in
2013, he says.
Inmy 15 years inreal estate, I cannot
remember seeing a situationlike this, where
the rental returninmost cases will cover the
interest repayments.
The principal of Richardson&Wrench
Mosman, StephenPatrick, says sharemarket
volatility has sent investors back to property,
withinterest strongest between$300,000
and$1 million.
But for Bartlett, who specialises inLane
Cove andthe surrounding area, investors are
still scarce. The
investors are
holding off a bit,
maybe waiting for a
change of
government, he
says. Some
investors have
joinedfirst-home
buyers choosing
newproperty over
oldina bidto
capitalise onthe last
government grant
still standing a $15,000handout for first-
home buyers purchasing a newhome or
building one.
HYECORPProperty Grouphas three
projects under way inLane Cove andis
selling to first-home buyers andinvestors.
We have seena huge increase infirst-
home buyer activity, making upbetween
50 and60 per cent of purchasers, director
StephenAbolakiansays. However, the
biggest headline for 2013 will be the returnof
the investor.
Abolakiansays aresurgenceinthelower
northshores businesses, cafes, restaurants
andbars, plus investment bythecouncil, is
boostingdemand. KateFarrelly
2013 prediction
houses
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apartments
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APARTMENTS 555 580 4.5% 3.5%
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APARTMENTS 568 629 10.7% 4.0%
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APARTMENTS 628 670 6.8% 3.8%
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HOUSES 1012 963 -4.8% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 447 434 -2.9% 3.0%
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7 Delmar Pde 2930
13 The Strand 2400
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HOUSES 1536 1580 2.9% 4.3%
APARTMENTS 540 500 -7.5% 1.1%
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10 Mitchell St 2990
3 Mitchell St 2675
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
HUNTERS HILL RANK 102
HOUSES 1553 1455 -6.3% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 515 522 1.4% 2.3%
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11 Rooke St 3850
7/30 St Malo Av 2975
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27 Mortimer Lewis Dr 1290
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CROWS NEST RANK 120
HOUSES 1066 1080 1.3% 4.6%
APARTMENTS 495 550 11.1% 4.3%
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165 Alexander St 1800
236 West St 1650
69 Falcon St 1590
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Apartments
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12 Dick St 1410
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APARTMENTS 658 700 6.5% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
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LANE COVE RANK 143
HOUSES 1125 1017 -9.6% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 488 520 6.7% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Richardson St E 4450
31 Seville St 2500
13 Richardson St E 2000
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Apartments
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LANE COVE NORTH RANK 160
HOUSES 980 978 -0.2% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 490 495 1.0% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
65 Coolaroo Rd 1710
16 Hart St 1700
63 Coolaroo Rd 1685
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Apartments
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LANE COVE WEST RANK 89
HOUSES 1075 1179 9.7% 4.8%
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6 Alder Av 1950
10 Henley St 1623
13 Garling St 1573
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LAVENDER BAY RANK 31
APARTMENTS 640 700 9.4% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Lavender Cr 5900
2 Walker St 5900
21 Walker St 2700
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HOUSES 2343 2100 -10.4% 2.3%
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20 Belcote Rd 4500
15a Norfolk Rd 4200
9 Lucretia Av 3650
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HOUSES 1838 1640 -10.7% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 663 682 2.9% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
7 BayveiwSt 6000
1 Mitchell St 5325
8/28 East Crescent St 4500
Houses
5%+
Apartments
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APARTMENTS 950 869 -8.6% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
701/5-9 HarbourviewCr 5300
402/5-9 HarbourviewCr 3750
501/20-24 Alfred St S 3675
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HOUSES 2240 1980 -11.6% 2.4%
APARTMENTS 606 645 6.4% 3.5%
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10 Bay St 20000
17 Mandolong Rd 18000
5 Kirkoswald Av 14050
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Apartments
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HOUSES 1350 1273 -5.7% 3.6%
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29 Heights Cr 2000
10 Rembrandt Dr 1800
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APARTMENTS 658 655 -0.4% 3.7%
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48 Garland Rd 1700
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HOUSES 1200 1128 -6.0% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 561 550 -2.0% 1.8%
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114 High St 3200
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247 High St 1870
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61 Coolawin Rd 4650
65 Minimbah Rd 4100
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64 Fourth Av 1915
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59 Sinclair St 2350
18 Morton St 2195
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19 Canberra Av 1383
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60 Sydney St 2685
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McGrathagent Scott Farquhar agrees:
The more prestigious homes pricedat
$4 millionupwont dropany further, he says.
The owners are not forcedto sell, they can
bide their time.
Farquhar says 2013 has already produced
newbuyers for stock left on the shelf from
2012. Improvement in the equities market
has lured some luxury buyers from
hibernation, though not in enough numbers
to push up prices.
The principal of Chadwick Real Estate,
Scott Chadwick, says he has securedsome
goodhigh-endsales recently but doesnt
expect growthfor prestige property while
concernover the situationinthe USand
Europe remains.
Andwithmajor rezonings inthe upper
northshore prompting a rashof new
medium-density developments inrecent
years, growthfor luxury units is also
expectedto be lacklustre.
Alot of stock has beenbuilt andsoldinthe
past fewyears, Chadwick says. Theyre
selling reasonably well, but withmore supply,
youcant expect the same growthinvalue
that comes froma constrainedsupply.
Its a different story for mid-pricedfamily
homes close to a railway station.
Anything under $1 millionandyoure
killedinthe rush, Clarke says. Andanything
under $1.5 millionis still quite strong.
Chadwick andFarquhar say families with
childrenmake upthe bulk of clients, andtheir
current preference is for renovatedhomes.
If a home has character, a couple of
separate living areas andanopen-plan
kitchenall leading out to a level gardenits
easy to sell, particularly if its locatedwithin
reasonable distance fromthe rail line,
Farquhar says.
Chadwick says there is some goodvalue to
be foundinproperties renovatedto high
standards where replacement costs are hard
to match. He nominates bothnorthandsouth
Turramurra as areas worthexploring.
AustralianProperty Monitors is more
bullishthis year thanlast onwhere prices
might be headedin2013.
Tensuburbs are earmarkedfor house
growthof more than5 per cent. These
include Pymble, Lindfield, East Killara and
Hornsby. For units, Chatswood, Roseville and
St Ives are mootedfor growthof more than
5 per cent.
The senior economist at APM, Andrew
Wilson, says upper northshore properties up
to $2 millionwill do well in2013, but more
expensive stock will continue to languishas
the take upof prestige property is
concentratedinareas closer to the harbour.
First-home buyers andinvestors are
flocking to Hornsby for older-style units, and
LJ Hooker Hornsby agent AndrewLaidlaw
says he doesnt have enoughsupply to meet
demand. Hornsby has also attractedout-of-
area interest inits housing stock, withbuyers
moving fromthe northernbeaches and
Strathfield for more affordable property.
Laidlawsays freestanding houses inHornsby
start at about $650,000.
Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
5%
apartments
3-5%
Upper
north shore
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HOUSES 1180 1361 15.3% 3.9%
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45 Churchill Rd 2510
58 Wentworth Av 2475
19 Savoy Av 2415
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EAST LINDFIELD RANK 45
HOUSES 1543 1430 -7.3% 4.0%
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32 Adelaide Av 2830
100 Wellington Rd 2680
4 Perth Av 2120
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CASTLE COVE RANK 34
HOUSES 1360 1500 10.3% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
15 NeerimRd 7500
115-117 NeerimRd 4075
51 Headland Rd 3180
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GORDON RANK 71
HOUSES 1380 1166 -15.5% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 655 646 -1.5% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Edward St 3375
41 McIntosh St 2900
14 Nelson St 2600
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CHATSWOOD RANK 69
HOUSES 1188 1250 5.3% 4.6%
APARTMENTS 610 620 1.6% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
9 Beauchamp Av 2700
12 Saywell St 2280
120 Ashley St 2210
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
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2 Park Rd 800
3 GreshamSt 700
19 Alberta Av 570
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HOUSES 601 650 8.2% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
129 Turner Rd 975
94 Warrina St 851
33 Currawong Rd 778
Houses
5%+
Apartments
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HORNSBY RANK 293
HOUSES 646 680 5.2% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 430 432 0.5% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Rosemead Rd 1200
5 Lisgar La 1155
73 Burdett St 1118
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
CHATSWOOD WEST RANK 124
HOUSES 1043 1017 -2.4% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
51 Bellevue Av 1550
139 Fullers Rd 1450
182 Fullers Rd 1295
Houses
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HOUSES 1295 1255 -3.1% 3.5%
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21 Loorana St 2200
31 Rowe St 1850
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
HORNSBY HEIGHTS RANK 327
HOUSES 648 680 5.0% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
406 Somerville Rd 1140
61 Sydney Rd 1025
16 Ryan Av 927
Houses
5%+
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n/a
SOUTH TURRAMURRA RANK 213
HOUSES 855 850 -0.6% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
31 Saddington St 1300
3 Eden Av 1255
15 Auluba Rd 1240
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KILLARA RANK 30
HOUSES 1610 1473 -8.5% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 734 719 -2.0% 5.6%
TOP THREE SALES
36 Rosebery Rd 5500
44 Northcote Av 4225
22 Rosebery Rd 4000
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LINDFIELD RANK 28
HOUSES 1470 1424 -3.1% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 720 755 4.9% 6.2%
TOP THREE SALES
18 Middle Harbour Rd 4350
94 Middle Harbour Rd 4050
128 Provincial Rd 2875
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
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ST IVES RANK 98
HOUSES 1010 1025 1.5% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 588 627 6.6% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Bundabah Av 2820
33 Waterhouse Av 2620
58 Kitchener St 2050
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
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ST IVES CHASE RANK 127
HOUSES 905 1015 12.2% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Salerno Pl 1550
146 Collins Rd 1486
4 Lyrebird Pl 1450
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
MOUNT COLAH RANK 351
HOUSES 650 643 -1.2% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
29 Grey GumRd 950
667a Pacific Hwy 850
28 Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Rd 850
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
WAHROONGA RANK 119
HOUSES 980 965 -1.5% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 605 598 -1.2% 0.7%
TOP THREE SALES
18 Water St 6900
8 Water St 6100
12-14 Cleveland St 5335
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
WAITARA RANK 271
HOUSES 755 725 -4.0% 2.0%
APARTMENTS 456 445 -2.3% 0.9%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Park Av 1302
61 Alexandria Pde 1110
25 Unwin Rd 700
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
MOUNT KURING-GAI RANK 340
HOUSES 613 652 6.4% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
34 Crawford Rd 970
20 St Helens Av 900
2b Crawford Rd 820
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
NORTH WAHROONGA RANK 150
HOUSES 935 946 1.2% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Holt Av 1225
107 Grosvenor St 1170
14 Fadden Pl 1035
Houses
0%+
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WEST PYMBLE RANK 188
HOUSES 925 887 -4.2% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Kamilaroy Rd 1400
19 Warrowa Av 1312
4 Wyomee Av 1250
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0%+
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PYMBLE RANK 62
HOUSES 1288 1223 -5.0% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 608 635 4.4% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Church St 7218
23 Church St 3950
8 Penrhyn Av 2800
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
WINSTON HILLS RANK 379
HOUSES 580 588 1.3% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
104 Model Farms Rd 785
37 Model Farms Rd 785
25 Woodberry Rd 748
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5%+
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TURRAMURRA RANK 95
HOUSES 1105 1090 -1.4% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 570 622 9.1% -0.2%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Nulla Nulla St 2700
9 Wonga Wonga St 2665
48 Fairlawn Av 2663
Houses
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Apartments
3%+
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99 Point Rd 1450
83 Point Rd 1065
45 Point Rd 880
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NORTH TURRAMURRA RANK 80
HOUSES 940 946 0.7% 2.4%
APARTMENTS 740 833 12.5% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
395a Bobbin Head Rd 2800
396b Bobbin Head Rd 2000
12 Stonecrop Rd 1851
Houses
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Apartments
3%+
WARRAWEE RANK 49
HOUSES 1365 1480 8.4% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 590 620 5.1% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
37 Chilton Pde 4175
49 Hastings Rd 3230
5 Warrawee Av 3034
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ROSEVILLE RANK 75
HOUSES 1518 1538 1.3% 5.2%
APARTMENTS 607 559 -7.9% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
55 Lord St 4300
2 Keith St 3780
69a Lord St 3710
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Manly
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BABYboomers are bolstering the northern
beaches property market, withagents inthe
area reporting heightenedactivity fromthe
over-55 age group.
The principal of Century 21 Avalon,
Stephanie Hammond, says downsizers made
upthe largest contingent of buyers for her
agency during 2012.
Everyone wants to retire to the upper
northernbeaches, she says. Inmy area,
house prices needto improve to make way for
apartments to move up, but there is a
shortage of apartments at the luxury end.
RyanPetrie, of LJ Hooker Mona Vale, says
units inMona Vale are outperforming houses.
We are seeing a strong trendchange in
apartment prices because baby boomers are
snapping upnewluxury apartments ongolf
courses andnear the water.
Petrie says that insuburbs around
Pittwater, the most active buyers are those
agedover 55. Recently, a large number of
over-55s apartments have beenbuilt to cater
for this market. They sell well at $1.5 million
to $2 million.
InandaroundManly, where the median
house price jumped16 per cent in2012,
upgraders anddownsizers are out inequal
numbers, the principal of Cunninghams
Property, JohnCunningham, says.
The baby boomers anddivorcees are
selling the $2 millionfamily home andbuying
small houses andapartments, semis and
duplexes, while the upsizers are moving from
units into semis, he says. Cunninghamis
expecting a revitalisedmarket at the topend
nowthat the price slide has stopped.
Vendors of higher-endproperties
droppedtheir asking price to meet the
market andnewvendors thencame onat the
right level, he says. We foundthat to be the
key to our success: making sure people
werent living infantasyland.
Hammondhas beenfielding goodinquiries
for properties over $2 million, but she says
the sub-$1 millionmarket remains the
strongest, while for Petrie, the market
remains soft for properties inthe $2 million
to $3 millionbracket. At the lowandmiddle
sectors of the market, activity frominvestors
is gradually picking upas first-home buyers
take a back seat andyields improve.
We expect anincrease onthe previous
year, withmumanddadinvestors returning,
the director of Raine &Horne Manly and
Freshwater, Marlena Sait, says. They are
moving away fromthe sharemarket due to
poor performance andusing super funds to
invest back into bricks andmortar.
Sait says yields range upto 5.5 per cent,
withthe vacancy rate about or below1 per
cent. BothHammondandPetrie report many
downsizers are buying properties withplans
to lease thembefore moving in.
For the year ahead, Cunninghamis backing
homes pricedbetween$700,000and
$900,000inup-and-coming suburbs that are
accessible to Chatswoodandthe beach.
More people are having three andfour
kids andthey needbackyards, he says.
AustralianProperty Monitors forecasts
growthof more than5 per cent for nine
suburbs onthe northernbeaches, including
Curl Curl andManly. Senior economist
AndrewWilsonsays the northernbeaches
suburbs were the most oversoldinSydney.
Coming off the lowest base, we expect to
see some price growth, particularly inthe
upper-endproperties, Wilsonsays.
Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
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apartments
3-5%
Northern
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HOUSES 875 890 1.7% 3.9%
APARTMENTS n/a 658 n/a n/a
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7 Tobruk Av 1600
176 Allambie Rd 1500
55 Churchill Cr 1390
Houses
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AVALON RANK 125
HOUSES 1090 1030 -5.5% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 533 545 2.3% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
275 Whale Beach Rd 13100
289 Whale Beach Rd 5400
13 Bynya Rd 3200
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BALGOWLAH RANK 102
HOUSES 1105 1100 -0.5% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 565 600 6.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
2/95 Lauderdale Av 3680
9 Gourlay Av 2610
108 Woodland St S 1910
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BEACON HILL RANK 205
HOUSES 820 854 4.1% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Princess Mary St 2200
76 Golden Gr 1625
2 Ben Love Pl 1530
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BELROSE RANK 196
HOUSES 874 879 0.6% 3.7%
APARTMENTS n/a 479 n/a 6.6%
TOP THREE SALES
13 LindrumSt 1355
15 LindrumSt 1330
41 Dawes Rd 1310
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HOUSES 2125 2250 5.9% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
1A Monash Cr 7500
13 Monash Cr 3635
57 Gordon St 3200
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COLLAROY RANK 100
HOUSES 1283 1300 1.4% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 543 538 -0.9% 1.5%
TOP THREE SALES
1 SeaviewPde 8700
5 SeaviewPde 5850
39 Beach Rd 3100
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HOUSES 960 910 -5.2% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Sir Thomas Mitchell Dr 1290
26 Macfarlane St 1180
4 TwynamRd 1170
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DEE WHY RANK 194
HOUSES 895 871 -2.7% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 475 480 1.1% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Summit Av 3700
41 Quirk St 2170
22 Monash Pde 2100
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Apartments
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HOUSES 973 905 -6.9% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
38 Plateau Rd 1850
7 The Pinnacle 1690
22 Loblay Cr 1500
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COLLAROY PLATEAU RANK 178
HOUSES 961 895 -6.9% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
54 Edgecliffe Bvd 2900
1 Edgecliffe Bvd 2200
2 Scotney Pl 2040
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79 Cullamine Rd 1625
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HOUSES 1550 1750 12.9% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
2a Beatty St 4500
22 Beatty St 3500
41 Beatty St 3100
Houses
5%+
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BROOKVALE RANK 219
HOUSES 810 769 -5.1% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 496 517 4.2% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
57/48a Consul Rd 840
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CROMER RANK 183
HOUSES 845 860 1.8% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 418 515 23.4% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
14 Boromi Wy 1740
102 Toronto Av 1320
23 Boromi Wy 1280
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
ELANORA HEIGHTS RANK 136
HOUSES 860 980 14.0% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 655 n/a n/a n/a
TOP THREE SALES
8 The Greenway 1470
9 Kalang Rd 1405
111 Elanora Rd 1300
Houses
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Apartments
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BAYVIEW RANK 43
HOUSES 1250 1169 -6.5% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 1350 1700 >25% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
1 Narla Rd 2460
24 Fermoy Av 2440
104/102 Darley St W 2400
Houses
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23 Douglass Est 1125
43 Sturdee La 850
36 Wirringulla Av 675
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CHURCH POINT RANK 85
HOUSES 1650 1190 <-25.0% -0.9%
TOP THREE SALES
2125 Pittwater Rd 3000
7 McCarrs Creek Rd 2625
9 Baroona Rd 1770
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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CURL CURL RANK 44
HOUSES 1350 1431 6.0% 5.5%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Farnell St 3750
11 Farnell St 2350
28 Beach St 2100
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
Northern
beaches
FORESTVILLE RANK 130
HOUSES 833 890 6.9% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 610 618 1.2% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Newton Pde 1438
54 Duke St 1305
27 Boree Rd 1295
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
FRESHWATER RANK 118
HOUSES 1195 1220 2.1% 5.0%
APARTMENTS 509 515 1.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Carrington Pde 3010
5a Wyuna Av 2200
16 Brighton St 2130
Houses
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Apartments
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70 Lane Cove Rd 3150
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HOUSES 1058 1021 -3.5% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
60 Londonderry Dr 1810
77 Ballyshannon Rd 1692
98 Killarney Dr 1601
Houses
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Apartments
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MANLY RANK 25
HOUSES 1405 1630 16.0% 6.0%
APARTMENTS 697 700 0.4% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
62 Bower St 5500
130 Bower St 4900
8/120 North Steyne 3950
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
FAIRLIGHT RANK 84
HOUSES 1095 1021 -6.8% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 721 685 -4.9% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
31 Fairlight Cr 3000
37 Fairlight Cr 2900
16 Woods Pde 2800
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
FRENCHS FOREST RANK 209
HOUSES 858 850 -0.9% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
36 Corymbia Cct 1600
61 Corymbia Cct 1375
12 Valley ViewRd 1350
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HOUSES 1073 1100 2.6% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Warringah St 1840
33 Water Reserve Rd 1825
23 Burringbar St 1733
Houses
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Apartments
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NORTH CURL CURL RANK 58
HOUSES 1200 1270 5.8% 5.3%
TOP THREE SALES
14 Molong St 3150
80 Headland Rd 2700
22 Bellevue Pde 2590
Houses
5%+
Apartments
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NORTH MANLY RANK 140
HOUSES 975 963 -1.3% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
20 PalmAv 1575
11 Nicholson St 1380
138 Wyadra Av 1350
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
NORTH NARRABEEN RANK 233
HOUSES 840 829 -1.3% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Narrabeen Park Pde 1950
45 Wimbledon Av 1918
18 Lake Park Rd 1620
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
OXFORD FALLS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
Lot 21 Kellys Wy 4750
1109 Wearden Rd 1294
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Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
QUEENSCLIFF RANK 74
HOUSES n/a 1300 n/a 1.6%
APARTMENTS 599 608 1.4% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
42 Greycliffe St 3800
3/42 Queenscliff Rd 3000
7 Hill St 1915
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SCOTLAND ISLAND RANK 321
HOUSES 685 684 -0.2% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
35 Florence Tce 900
31 Richard Rd 900
8 Richard Rd 800
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MANLY VALE RANK 164
HOUSES 890 932 4.7% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 466 508 9.0% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
105 King St 1530
22 Burchmore Rd 1490
37 Innes Rd 1382
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
NARRABEEN RANK 134
HOUSES 1138 960 -15.6% 0.8%
APARTMENTS 550 555 0.9% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
206/44 Ocean St 2385
28/44 Ocean St 2111
133 Ocean St 2060
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
TERREY HILLS RANK 181
HOUSES 911 895 -1.7% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
90 Booralie Rd 2750
83 Booralie Rd 2585
119 Booralie Rd 2400
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
WARRIEWOOD RANK 175
HOUSES 845 820 -3.0% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 579 560 -3.3% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
63 Arnott Cr 1360
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
NARRAWEENA RANK 248
HOUSES 831 803 -3.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Greenwood Av 1145
13 Northcliffe Av 1057
46 May Rd 1020
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
PALMBEACH RANK 24
HOUSES 2000 1700 -15.0% 1.5%
TOP THREE SALES
37 Ocean Rd 22000
78 Iluka Rd 4050
17-19 PalmBeach Rd 3320
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
SEAFORTH RANK 35
HOUSES 1301 1428 9.7% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Laura St 8550
7 Seaforth Cr 5000
34 Edgecliffe Esp 3650
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
MONA VALE RANK 129
HOUSES 950 925 -2.6% 2.3%
APARTMENTS 588 586 -0.4% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7 The Esplanade 3575
26 Hillcrest Av 3400
7 Halesmith Rd 2900
Houses
0%+
Apartments
5%+
NEWPORT RANK 136
HOUSES 1100 1035 -5.9% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 505 525 4.0% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
164 Barrenjoey Rd 3275
78 Prince Alfred Pde 3250
58 Bungan Head Rd 2665
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
WHEELER HEIGHTS RANK 223
HOUSES 875 843 -3.7% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
49 Lantana Av 1305
27A Lantana Av 1300
23 Ettalong St 1160
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Changing streetscapes . . . many older houses, such as 4 Fernhill Avenue, Epping, are
being demolished to make way for newdevelopments.
ITSout withthe oldandinwiththe newin
many pockets of the north-west, where old
houses are being bulldozedto make way for
dreamhomes andduplexes.
The principal of Better Homes Realty,
Betty Ockerlander, says duplex sites are
running out the door.
Weve just set a recordinCarlingford,
fetching $1,116,500for a duplex site witha
$950,000reserve, she says. The previous
recordwas $1 million. The auctionwent
berserk, withinterest frombothdevelopers
andprivate buyers.
The director of First National West Ryde,
Nick Matulic, is also fielding inquiries for
potential building sites.
There is huge demandfor knock-downs
onlarge parcels of landfor bothsingle
residential dwellings andmulti-dwelling
developments, he says.
I have foundthis demandto be consistent
across many suburbs throughout the north-
west. Other properties that have attracted
massive numbers at openhouses and
multiple offers are brand-newduplexes
and perioddwellings, particularly
Californianbungalows.
Matulic says his agency hit plenty of high
notes in2012, securing some of the topsales
inthe region. We achieveda recordsale
price inRydalmere, together withanother
two top-five sale prices for the Ermington
market in2012, he says.
Our clearance rate was outstanding, with
only one property passing inat auction, and
that was soldthe very next day.
Ockerlander says Epping andsurrounding
suburbs are also performing well.
Our area is a little bit of anisland
comparedwiththe rest of Sydney andis
doing better thanthe rest of the city, she
says. We cantell by the numbers attending
openhomes, the numbers of contracts issued
andthe number of general inquiries that
theres a lot more interest out there, and
were already seeing animprovement in
property prices.
Asian buyers both Sydney-based and
foreign parties are particularly active in
the area.
Alot of Chinese buyers were hedging their
bets withthe exchange rates too highto bring
their money over, Ockerlander says. Now,
theyre borrowing at lower rates, knowing
that if the exchange rates improve, they can
pay off their debt.
Further north, the principal of LJ Hooker
Thornleigh, Geoff Kaslar, says that while his
office has hada terrific start to the year, he is
expecting only moderate price growthin
2013. I think consumer sentiment improved
towards the endof last year, withbuyers
saying, Lets get throughChristmas andthe
newyear andthenget out there andmake a
decision, he says. Weve hadhighnumbers
throughopenhomes andit will be interesting
to see if the momentumcontinues.
Kaslar says investors are back inthe
market andonthe lookout for low-end
properties ingoodlocations andondecent
blocks that may be suitable for improvement.
Matulic says investors have always been
attractedto West Ryde andMeadowbank,
thanks to the presence of three modes of
transport: the train, bus andferry. There has
also beena flurry of development inthe area,
including the rebuilt TopRyde City shopping
complex andthe West Ryde UrbanVillage, a
mixed-use development.
This revitalisationof the area and
creationof jobs has attractedkeeninterest
frominvestors andwill ensure investor
demandinthe Ryde area for years to come,
Matulic says. Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
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apartments
3-5%
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ARCADIA RANK N/A
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BAULKHAMHILLS RANK 287
HOUSES 611 616 0.8% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 452 484 7.1% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Barina Downs Rd 1080
34 Barina Downs Rd 1015
47 Amphitheatre Cct 1000
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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BEECROFT RANK 153
HOUSES 961 925 -3.7% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Malton Rd 1900
49 Malton Rd 1830
8 Seale Cl 1775
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BELLA VISTA RANK 190
HOUSES 820 883 7.6% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
1 GlenviewCl 1700
10 Bimbadgen Pl 1600
8 Rowanbrae Cr 1575
Houses
3%+
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n/a
CANOELANDS RANK N/A
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Apartments
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CARLINGFORD RANK 243
HOUSES 700 718 2.6% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 510 517 1.4% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
38 Tomah St 1580
262 Pennant Hills Rd 1300
383 North Rocks Rd 1185
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
CHELTENHAM RANK 148
HOUSES 1000 952 -4.8% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
30 The Crescent 2350
61 Boronia Av 1925
42 CheltenhamRd 1675
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
CHERRYBROOK RANK 172
HOUSES 742 770 3.8% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 588 610 3.7% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
85-87 NewLine Rd 1631
10 Zulfi Cl 1140
7 Cannan Cl 1140
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BERRILEE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
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-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CASTLE HILL RANK 222
HOUSES 740 755 2.0% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 515 525 1.9% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Brae Pl 2000
2 Grantown Ct 1900
8 Bolwarra Cr 1625
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
DENISTONE RANK 174
HOUSES 818 900 10.1% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Pennant Av 1490
25 Pennant Av 1475
13 Elston Av 1210
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
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HOUSES 790 849 7.5% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Haig Av 1070
12 Haig Av 1000
22 Hollis Av 990
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
DENISTONE WEST RANK 208
TOP THREE SALES
3 Genner St 1110
9 Driver St 975
24 Sluman St 965
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
DUNDAS RANK 304
HOUSES 616 621 0.9% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 451 450 -0.2% 5.4%
TOP THREE SALES
2b Albion St 860
53 Dorahy St 758
9 Albion St 729
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
EAST RYDE RANK 177
HOUSES 911 898 -1.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
121 Melba Dr 1140
24 Fox Rd 1025
284 Pittwater Rd 1020
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
EASTWOOD RANK 175
HOUSES 840 898 6.9% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 439 503 14.6% 5.6%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Wentworth Rd 2657
34-36 Trelawney St 1940
19 Railway Av 1915
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
FOREST GLEN RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
GALSTON RANK 358
HOUSES 640 628 -2.0% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Bayfield Rd 1300
24 Johnson Rd 730
26 Mid Dural Rd 690
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LAUGHTONDALE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MACQUARIE PARK RANK 313
HOUSES 585 584 -0.2% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 450 451 0.2% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
6/10 Tuckwell Pl 688
78/116-118 Herring Rd 675
11/4 DurhamCl 671
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
EPPING RANK 149
HOUSES 888 920 3.7% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 528 546 3.3% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
52 Essex St 1800
29 Rawson St 1730
32 Rawson St 1700
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
GLENHAVEN RANK 210
HOUSES 840 850 1.2% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Carnarvon Av 2425
5 Carnarvon Av 2160
15 Carnarvon Av 1850
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MARSFIELD RANK 289
HOUSES 572 625 9.4% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 500 476 -4.8% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
59 Patricia St 1350
28 Booth St 1288
21 Shipway St 1089
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
DUNDAS VALLEY RANK 224
HOUSES 600 613 2.1% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
4 King St 960
17 Adamson Av 775
38 Sirius St 755
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ERMINGTON RANK 260
HOUSES 610 650 6.5% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 600 524 -12.7% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
32 Ferris St 1100
7 Gregory St 1011
11 Vignes St 940
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
GLENORIE RANK 365
HOUSES 607 620 2.2% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Cattai Rdg 1150
7 Dobbie Pl 805
7 Otago Cl 690
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MEADOWBANK RANK 244
APARTMENTS 429 440 2.6% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
82 Constitution Rd W 1275
33/2 Bay Dr 950
20 See St 925
Houses
n/a
Apartments
5%+
DURAL RANK 199
HOUSES 670 758 13.1% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 430 559 >25% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Haven Pl 2457
25 Harris Rd 2400
7 Muraban Rd 1700
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
MELROSE PARK RANK 244
HOUSES 760 810 6.6% 4.7%
TOP THREE SALES
79 Lancaster Av 1275
152 Lancaster Av 1120
60 CobhamAv 965
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
FIDDLETOWN RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
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-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
KENTHURST RANK 65
HOUSES n/a 1228 n/a n/a
TOP THREE SALES
222 Pitt Town Rd 1825
17 Jones Rd 1720
2 Sandpiper Pl 1633
Houses
3%+
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MIDDLE DURAL RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
43a Cranstons Rd 1280
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
NORMANHURST RANK 291
HOUSES 732 745 1.8% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Mount Pleasant Av 1165
37 Harris Rd 1000
34 Osborn Rd 995
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
NORTH EPPING RANK 221
HOUSES 860 845 -1.7% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Sunden Wy 1600
6 Roma St 1500
72 Norfolk Rd 1370
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
NORTH RYDE RANK 235
HOUSES 820 818 -0.2% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Beatrice St 1428
24 Northcott St 1390
3 Kokoda St 1383
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
NORTHMEAD RANK 339
HOUSES 539 565 4.8% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 385 380 -1.3% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
37 Caprera Rd 1050
13 Lombard St 920
21 Thomas St 872
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
RYDALMERE RANK 333
HOUSES 530 596 12.5% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 393 375 -4.6% -0.2%
TOP THREE SALES
68 Park Rd 975
66 Park Rd 975
10 Gladys St 967
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
RYDE RANK 227
HOUSES 810 794 -2.0% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 449 478 6.5% 5.7%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Wolger Rd 1600
2 Jones St 1521
34 Clermont Av 1500
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
WEBBS CREEK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
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n/a
Apartments
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WEST PENNANT HILLS RANK 166
HOUSES 839 910 8.5% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Cherrybrook Rd 2400
12A Governor Phillip Pl 2250
29 Glenhope Rd 2200
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
OATLANDS RANK 179
HOUSES 692 758 9.5% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 550 609 10.7% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Niblick Cr 2050
3 The Circle 1550
4-6 Vista St 1510
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
SPENCER RANK N/A
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4134 Wisemans Ferry Rd 360
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WEST RYDE RANK 263
HOUSES 749 770 2.9% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 400 425 6.3% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
63 Winbourne St E 1250
27 Reserve St 1030
15 Grand Av 1025
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
NORTH PARRAMATTA RANK 345
HOUSES 550 553 0.5% 2.3%
APARTMENTS 360 380 5.6% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Sutherland Rd 1100
61 Bellevue St 1100
80 Bellevue St 835
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
PENNANT HILLS RANK 269
HOUSES 798 769 -3.6% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 400 405 1.3% 0.9%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Lynwood Cl 1168
8 Charlotte La 1165
1 Weemala Rd 1130
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
TELOPEA RANK 326
HOUSES 568 571 0.4% 2.4%
APARTMENTS 350 420 20.0% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
42 Tintern Av 790
14 Megan St 780
1b Arkana St 739
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
WESTLEIGH RANK 266
HOUSES 788 770 -2.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
80 Duffy Av 1125
216c Quarter Sessions Rd 990
11 Castle Cct 988
Houses
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Apartments
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NORTH ROCKS RANK 344
HOUSES 690 650 -5.8% 3.0%
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23 PanaviewCr 985
1 Trueman Pl 980
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HOUSES 1220 1115 -8.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
28 McGowan St 2570
16 Frances Rd 2450
161 Charles St 2280
Houses
5%+
Apartments
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THORNLEIGH RANK 207
HOUSES 674 683 1.3% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 620 613 -1.1% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
72 Dartford Rd 1275
50 Duffy Av 990
32 Wells St 960
Houses
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Apartments
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Overall, we see house prices stable in
2013, a director of BHREstate Agents,
Reece Coleman, says.
Inthe past six months, the east seems to
have reachedits equilibrium, andthe level of
discounting has reduced.
Colemansays there is nowenoughsales
evidence for vendors andbuyers to
determine price basedonrecent levels,
rather thanthose set in2009 and2010.
Weseeareas likeDover Heights, RoseBay
andVaucluse comingbackas morebuyers
accept thecurrent valueof thelargeblocks
comparedwithtrendier beachsidepockets.
Colemansays it is a great time to be a buyer
upgrading to a $2 million-plus freestanding
home, anda director of GoodyerDonnelley,
Pauline Goodyer, agrees.
This year people who are looking to upsize
are realising theres not going to be a more
affordable time thanat present, withinterest
rates at their lowest point ever, she says.
Lowinterest rates have stirredinvestor
activity inthe easternsuburbs.
Alot of investors were sitting onthe
sidelines in2012 waiting for the right time to
come into the market, Goodyer says. Now
theyre out looking, andI sense they will look
to buy withinthe next fewmonths.
Goodyer says apartments that are close to
the city andtransport remainthe strongest
performers insuburbs suchas Bondi Beach,
Coogee, Woollahra andEdgecliff.
Investors are also looking at Paddington, a
trendthat the managing director of SQM
Research, Louis Christopher, puts downto
the yielddifferential.
Youcanbuy a two-bedroomunit in
Paddingtonfromabout $550,000 a massive
price differential froma three-bedroomsemi
at $2 million-plus andget $650a week in
rent, so theres a goodmagnitude of demand
there, he says.
The chief auctioneer at Richardson&
Wrench, Peter Baldwin, is backinga growth
ripple in2013, startingwithinner-city terraces
andsemis inPaddington, Bondi Junction,
Bondi, Bondi BeachandDarlinghurst.
Intop-endsuburbs, the ripple will
commence at the bottomof the price chain
andmove its way up, Baldwinsays, adding
that the upswing will have a positive impact
onthe Potts Point andElizabethBay markets,
where rail links andgoodeducational
facilities attract buyers.
Adirector of BresicWhitney, Shannan
Whitney, says the new-foundpopularity of
Redfernas a rental propositionshouldfilter
throughto increasedsales.
The uniqueness andrawness of Redfern
seems to be gathering momentumat botha
tenant level andpurchaser level, he says.
I truly feel Redfernis becoming a
standout proposition. Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
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BELLEVUE HILL RANK 11
HOUSES 3470 2920 -15.9% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 660 715 8.3% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Cranbrook Rd 13000
72 Kambala Rd 9800
22 Ginahgulla Rd 6950
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BONDI RANK 48
HOUSES 1433 1387 -3.2% 5.1%
APARTMENTS 643 650 1.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
87 Ocean St S 2100
21 Ocean St N 2100
24 Philip St 2025
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BONDI BEACH RANK 49
HOUSES 1444 1406 -2.6% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 650 640 -1.6% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
18/232-234 Campbell Pde 7300
6/8 Francis St 3100
6b/3 Campbell Pde 2570
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BONDI JUNCTION RANK 54
HOUSES 1175 1104 -6.0% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 660 748 13.3% 4.9%
TOP THREE SALES
9/5 Waverley Cr 2850
8/5 Waverley Cr 2750
32 Allens Pde 2150
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BRONTE RANK 18
HOUSES 1850 2120 14.6% 5.6%
APARTMENTS 657 713 8.4% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
516 Bronte Rd 16500
107 Hewlett St 5200
6 St Thomas St 3900
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CENTENNIAL PARK RANK 235
APARTMENTS 517 445 -13.9% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
29 Robertson Rd 6500
13 Moore Park Rd 2225
48 Cook Rd 2125
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
CHIPPENDALE RANK 157
HOUSES 758 913 20.5% 6.7%
APARTMENTS 480 528 9.9% 5.3%
TOP THREE SALES
53 Shepherd St 1050
35 Rose St 1040
75 Shepherd St 983
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CLOVELLY RANK 28
HOUSES 1805 1498 -17.0% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 820 718 -12.5% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
30-32 Eastbourne Av 7700
5/3 Donnellan Cct 5000
23 Douglas St 3230
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BOTANY RANK 214
HOUSES 750 731 -2.5% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 538 557 3.6% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
151 Bay St 1575
2 Ivy St 1435
197 Bay St 1200
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CHIFLEY RANK 147
HOUSES 960 955 -0.5% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Giles St 1256
75 Wassell St 1252
2 Caley St 1220
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
COOGEE RANK 40
HOUSES 1450 1628 12.2% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 640 640 n/a 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Clifford St 3400
3 Kurrawa Av 3000
6 Gordon Av 3000
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ALEXANDRIA RANK 205
HOUSES 819 834 1.8% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 465 502 8.0% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
140 Lawrence St 1350
61 Buckland St 1350
37 Phillips St 1320
Houses
0%+
Apartments
5%+
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DACEYVILLE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
48 Isaac Smith St 1069
9 General Bridges Cr 885
11 General Bridges Cr 879
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
DARLING POINT RANK 2
HOUSES 3163 3450 9.1% -1.0%
APARTMENTS 1231 1225 -0.5% 1.4%
TOP THREE SALES
18/23 Thornton St 5700
2/67 NewBeach Rd 5575
1/101 Darling Point Rd 5300
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
DARLINGHURST RANK 110
HOUSES 930 1149 23.5% 5.9%
APARTMENTS 569 550 -3.3% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
75/14-24 College St 8295
65/14-24 College St 3850
67/14-24 College St 3825
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
DARLINGTON RANK 264
HOUSES 818 770 -5.8% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
450 Wilson St 1290
258 Wilson St 1055
18 Edward St 1025
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
DAWES POINT RANK 1
APARTMENTS 1975 1750 -11.4% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
610/19 Hickson Rd 5200
Houses
n/a
Apartments
0%+
DOVER HEIGHTS RANK 46
HOUSES 2550 2328 -8.7% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 601 606 0.7% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Loombah Rd 4710
30 Weonga Rd 3890
5 Raleigh St 3800
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
EASTGARDENS RANK 183
HOUSES 816 893 9.4% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Smith St 1560
29 Mathewson St 1150
11 Smith St 1050
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
EDGECLIFF RANK 80
APARTMENTS 598 610 2.1% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
12/230-238 NewSouth Hd Rd 3600
25/442-446 Edgecliff Rd 2075
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
ELIZABETH BAY RANK 132
APARTMENTS 530 550 3.8% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
9/1 OnslowAv 7250
701/14 MacLeay St 7000
19/18 MacLeay St 6625
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
DOUBLE BAY RANK 10
HOUSES 2400 2000 -16.7% 1.9%
APARTMENTS 723 774 7.1% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
38 Ocean Av 5400
1 WilliamSt 5305
61 Ocean Av 4915
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
EASTLAKES RANK 251
HOUSES 816 848 3.9% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 387 385 -0.5% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
2 St Helena Pde 1305
40 Robinson St 1250
1 Charles St 1000
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
HAYMARKET RANK 78
APARTMENTS 632 620 -1.8% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
47/85-91 Goulburn St 1500
2903/718 George St 1420
1811/718 George St 1050
Houses
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APARTMENTS 413 431 4.5% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
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56 Denison St 870
25 Rhodes St 850
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KENSINGTON RANK 75
HOUSES 1478 1502 1.7% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 575 560 -2.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
22 Virginia St 2355
19 Winkurra St 2350
25 Mooramie Av 2275
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
KINGSFORD RANK 121
HOUSES 1015 1070 5.4% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 525 550 4.8% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Winburn Av 2830
85 Tunstall Av 1960
48 ShawAv 1920
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LA PEROUSE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
31 Endeavour Av 1595
19 Endeavour Av 1210
7/36-38 Goorawahl Av 807
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
LITTLE BAY RANK 111
HOUSES 999 1030 3.1% 6.2%
APARTMENTS 749 590 -21.3% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
10 Murra Murra Pl 2500
14 Ewing Av 2300
26 Jenner St 1750
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
MAROUBRA RANK 108
HOUSES 1050 1089 3.8% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 570 579 1.6% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Marine Pde 3100
285 Storey St 2800
348 Maroubra Rd 2800
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
MASCOT RANK 196
HOUSES 798 750 -6.0% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 555 570 2.7% 5.9%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Hicks Av 1260
68 Sutherland St 1130
78c Wellington St 1052
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
MILLERS POINT RANK 4
APARTMENTS 850 1023 20.3% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
14/155-157 Kent St 2950
2506/183 Kent St 2725
1305/168-170 Kent St 2225
Houses
n/a
Apartments
0%+
NORTH BONDI RANK 36
HOUSES 1643 1593 -3.0% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 683 655 -4.0% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
128 Brighton Boulevarde 4350
6/168 Ramsgate Av 4020
162 Hastings Pde 3800
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
MALABAR RANK 97
HOUSES 1155 1145 -0.9% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
22 Ireton St 1750
84 Victoria St 1700
5 Eucla Cr 1600
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MATRAVILLE RANK 172
HOUSES 888 856 -3.5% 2.9%
APARTMENTS 535 535 -0.1% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
19 Barwon Cr 1630
52 Daunt Av 1460
11 Waterton Av 1406
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
PADDINGTON RANK 90
HOUSES 1385 1400 1.1% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 618 563 -9.0% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
40-42 Stewart St 5500
65 Goodhope St 4906
5 Flinton St 3810
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
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PAGEWOOD RANK 128
HOUSES 1080 995 -7.9% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Martin Av 1950
21 Towner Gdns 1561
3 Towner Gdns 1400
Houses
0%+
Apartments
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PHILLIP BAY RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
22 Oorana Av 1065
12 Tasman St 938
1302 Bunnerong Rd 850
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POINT PIPER RANK 3
APARTMENTS 1600 1260 -21.3% -2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Longworth Av 13500
42 Wolseley Rd 11750
6/38 Wolseley Rd 8000
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Apartments
3%+
POTTS POINT RANK 94
APARTMENTS 462 525 13.8% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
7/1 GranthamSt 6400
8 St Neot Av 4500
1802/81 MacLeay St 4500
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
PYRMONT RANK 143
HOUSES 950 756 -20.4% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 690 725 5.1% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
535-539 Harris St 3600
33/56a Pirrama Rd 3010
32/56a Pirrama Rd 3000
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
RANDWICK RANK 65
HOUSES 1438 1400 -2.6% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 600 610 1.7% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
83 Darley Rd 3325
24 Centennial Av 3100
22 Market St 3050
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
REDFERN RANK 157
HOUSES 870 841 -3.4% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 545 605 11.0% 5.2%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Telopea St 1875
9 Stanley St 1510
1/101a Marriott St 1440
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
ROSEBERY RANK 151
HOUSES 906 885 -2.3% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 535 568 6.2% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
35 Trevilyan Av 1862
32 Asquith Av 1500
36 Trevilyan Av 1380
Houses
0%+
Apartments
5%+
RUSHCUTTERS BAY RANK 185
APARTMENTS 465 492 5.8% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
309/12 Neild Av 12500
29 Roslyn St 2250
25/1-7 Queens Av 1600
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
QUEENS PARK RANK 37
HOUSES 1590 1575 -0.9% 5.1%
APARTMENTS 635 658 3.5% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Queens Park Rd 3000
4 Manning St 2725
58 Queens Park Rd 2675
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
ROSE BAY RANK 37
HOUSES 1776 1678 -5.5% 0.7%
APARTMENTS 665 640 -3.8% 0.8%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Conway Av 6900
21 Collins Av 5200
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SOUTH COOGEE RANK 32
HOUSES 1666 1523 -8.6% 5.2%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Palmer St 3045
5 Bloomfield St 3000
4 Edgecliffe Av 2860
Houses
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HOUSES 889 990 11.4% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 520 541 4.1% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Bennett Pl 5710
11-13 Phelps St 2560
6/56-60 Foster St 2500
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SYDNEY RANK 60
APARTMENTS 620 635 2.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
76/3 MacQuarie St 4900
51/5 MacQuarie St 4000
1503/61-69 MacQuarie St 3700
Houses
n/a
Apartments
5%+
TAMARAMA RANK 9
HOUSES 3225 1925 <-25% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 820 880 7.3% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Carlisle St 5350
15 Gaerloch Av 2775
20 Wolaroi Cr 2280
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
THE ROCKS RANK 16
APARTMENTS 865 750 -13.3% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
13B/171-193 Gloucester St 1550
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
ULTIMO RANK 228
HOUSES 900 835 -7.2% 4.3%
APARTMENTS 449 446 -0.7% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
541 Harris St 1150
P910/287 Pyrmont St 1130
450 Wattle St 850
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
WATERLOO RANK 199
HOUSES 685 735 7.3% 5.6%
APARTMENTS 528 595 12.8% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
444/12 Danks St 1130
428/2-4 Powell St 975
1333/2-4 Lachlan St 935
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
WATSONS BAY RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
20 Victoria St 3000
1 Robertson Pl 2675
3 Salisbury St 1875
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
WOOLLAHRA RANK 23
HOUSES 1743 1800 3.3% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 650 700 7.7% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Roslyndale Av 10750
21 Jersey Rd 7000
3 Wellington St 6800
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
WOOLLOOMOOLOO RANK 65
APARTMENTS 590 630 6.8% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
222/6 Cowper Wharf Rd 2650
Houses
n/a
Apartments
5%+
VAUCLUSE RANK 22
HOUSES 3125 2780 -11.0% 1.7%
APARTMENTS 634 670 5.8% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
88 Wentworth Rd 14100
26 Olola Av 11750
42 Vaucluse Rd 11700
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
WAVERLEY RANK 88
HOUSES 1330 1205 -9.4% 3.7%
APARTMENTS 582 606 4.1% 4.9%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Campbell St 3300
43 Wiley St 3150
6 Gibson St 2595
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
ZETLAND RANK 62
APARTMENTS 609 635 4.3% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
88/6a Defries Av 1300
773 Elizabeth St 1200
1011/1 Hutchinson Wk 1176
Houses
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Concord
Canada Bay
Haberfield
Five Dock
Drummoyne
Leichhardt
Balmain
Strathfield
Burwood
Croydon
Ashfield
Lilyfield
Lewisham
Marrickville
Sydenham
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Double-digit defiance
Turnover town . . .
this Birchgrove
home in
Rowntree Street
sold a week
before auction
for $1,315,000. SUBURBSinthe inner west continue to defy
overall market sentiment by securing record
sales andachieving double-digit price
growth. According to AustralianProperty
Monitors data, a total of 14 suburbs rackedup
double-digit price growthin2012 for either
houses or apartments, the best result for any
Sydney region.
The inner west is going gangbusters and
achieving recordprices, the senior
economist at APM, Dr AndrewWilson, says.
It offers lower prices thanprestige suburbs
andis attractive to buyers upto $1.5 million,
withits emerging lifestyle attractions. People
are moving there andstaying because they
like the neighbourhood.
The chief executive of McGrath, John
McGrath, says the inner west has nowfound
favour withdownsizers. Suburbs suchas
Newtown andErskineville have become
drawcards for the empty-nester market
looking for aninner-city lifestyle.
Theyre looking for a bit of value,
McGrathsays. Theyre looking at areas that
were onthe fringe andare not traditional
targets but are increasing inpopularity.
InMarrickville andsurrounding suburbs,
homes inneedof renovationare attracting
the greatest interest.
Maria Hodgson, of Day &HodgsonReal
Estate, says there has beenstrong
competitionfor suchproperties, resulting in
sales well above the reserve. The inner west is
also popular withfirst-home buyers and
entry-level investors.
Thechief executive of Raine&Horne, Angus
Raine, is tippingbetween5 per cent and7 per
cent growthinapartment prices for suburbs
suchas Summer Hill andDulwichHill.
These popular suburbs are close to the
city andenjoy excellent trainservices, while
entertainment districts suchas Leichhardt
andNewtownare also nearby, Raine says.
The director of LJ Hooker DulwichHill,
DavidDiamantopoulos, says inner-city
buyers looking for better-value property with
goodcity transport links are moving to
DulwichHill.
Just two kilometres closer to the city may
see a buyer spendanother 30 per cent for a
comparable property, he says. DulwichHill
caters to buyers who are oftenafter
convenience andlifestyle.
The sales director at StrathfieldPartners,
NormanSo, says investors who have been
monitoring the market for some months are
nowready to buy, witha price range between
$500,000and$650,000the most popular. So
is backing house-
price growthfor
Burwood and
Homebush this year.
There was little
price growthfor
property inBalmain
during 2012, Belle
Property Balmain
agent Monique
Dower says, but a
lack of supply
ensuredproperties
didnt stay onthe
market for long.
Dower says low
vacancy rates andyields of about 5 per cent
shouldattract investors in2013.
There have beenhuge numbers through
our rental properties since the beginning of
the year, she says. We believe this, inturn,
will see more andmore investors inthe
market, plus people purchasing property
throughtheir self-managedsuper funds.
Investors are also being luredto Five Dock,
where yields are about 5 per cent.
We have already experiencedincreased
inquiries frominvestors looking to snapup
high-yielding properties, andbelieve this will
continue throughout 2013, the director of
Raine &Horne Five Dock, SamVarrica, says.
Due to a severe shortage of available
lettings, competitionhas beenextreme, with
applicants offering more thanthe asking
price andcreating a bidding war.
Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
3-5%
apartments
5%
Inner west
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ANNANDALE RANK 166
HOUSES 890 911 2.4% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 493 507 2.8% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
205 Trafalgar St 2300
272 Trafalgar La 2100
29 Breillat St 2100
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
ASHFIELD RANK 210
HOUSES 845 850 0.6% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 475 465 -2.1% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
175 Victoria St 3800
10 Hillcrest Av 2350
127 Frederick St 1700
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
BALMAIN RANK 75
HOUSES 1064 1055 -0.8% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 684 680 -0.6% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
14b Grafton St 3400
15 Donnelly St 2830
7 LongviewSt 2700
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BIRCHGROVE RANK 92
HOUSES 1513 1133 -25% 2.2%
APARTMENTS 613 615 0.4% 0.4%
TOP THREE SALES
109 Louisa Rd 4375
101 Louisa Rd 4150
19 Grove St 4050
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BREAKFAST POINT RANK 20
APARTMENTS 702 744 6.0% 1.5%
TOP THREE SALES
89 Peninsula Dr 3998
25/35-39 Peninsula Dr 1695
25 Fairwater Dr 1660
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
CAMPERDOWN RANK 160
HOUSES 815 805 -1.2% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 580 617 6.5% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
36a Bishopgate St 1600
7/1-19 Gibbens St 1595
37 St Marys St 1522
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
CANADA BAY RANK 299
TOP THREE SALES
31 Walker St 1580
44 BayviewRd 1500
18 Renown St 920
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
CONCORD WEST RANK 131
HOUSES 995 983 -1.3% 4.7%
TOP THREE SALES
22 Cumming Av 2020
34 Mepunga St 1535
42 Wilga St 1321
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
CROYDON RANK 186
HOUSES 888 901 1.4% 4.6%
APARTMENTS 440 475 8.0% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
73 CheltenhamRd 1410
20 Murray St 1375
42 Edwin St 1330
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
BURWOOD RANK 105
HOUSES 1208 1100 -8.9% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 548 570 4.0% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
51 Park Rd 3250
8 Minna St 3020
8 Woodside Av 1600
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CHISWICK RANK 52
HOUSES 1100 1739 >25% n/a
APARTMENTS 600 598 -0.4% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
9 Hezlet St 2700
46 Burns Cr 2401
5a Fortescue St 2250
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CROYDON PARK RANK 291
HOUSES 731 733 0.3% 4.5%
APARTMENTS 365 388 6.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
60 Brighton St 1710
11 Forbes St 1517
9 Seymour St 1210
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BALMAIN EAST RANK 68
HOUSES 1425 1613 13.2% 4.1%
APARTMENTS 605 568 -6.2% 0.4%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Stack St 2360
35 WilliamSt 1625
24 Pearson St 1600
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BURWOOD HEIGHTS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
46 George St 1000
23 Culdees Rd 980
4 George St 932
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CLEMTON PARK RANK 306
HOUSES 707 730 3.3% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
18 Tasker Av 910
15 Tasker Av 875
27 Lawn Av 858
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
DRUMMOYNE RANK 72
HOUSES 1075 1130 5.1% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 630 650 3.1% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
2/7 St Georges Cr 3300
7 Queen Victoria St 2770
5/6 St Georges Cr 2490
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
BEACONSFIELD RANK 116
TOP THREE SALES
231b Queen St 841
3/231b Queen St 841
210 Victoria St 740
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
DULWICH HILL RANK 216
HOUSES 833 842 1.1% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 466 470 1.0% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
25 Abergeldie St 1451
5 Hugh Av 1450
30 Challis Av 1360
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CABARITA RANK 21
HOUSES 1170 1500 >25% 5.5%
APARTMENTS 855 945 10.5% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Dorking Rd 3105
41 Dorking Rd 2900
12 Elphinstone St 2175
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CONCORD RANK 96
HOUSES 1075 1030 -4.2% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 490 631 >25% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
29 Davidson Av 2200
3 Freeman Pl 1895
22 Anderson Rd 1830
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
ABBOTSFORD RANK 69
HOUSES 934 1100 17.8% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 650 680 4.6% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Teviot Av 4450
6 The Terrace 3600
7/30-32 Walton Cr 3600
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
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ENFIELD RANK 256
HOUSES 705 800 13.6% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 423 420 -0.7% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
22 The Parade 1355
18 Beaumaris St 950
10 Cobden St 915
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ENMORE RANK 226
HOUSES 790 810 2.5% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 481 467 -3.0% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
14 London St 1450
36 Marian St 1400
1/6-8 London St 1210
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ERSKINEVILLE RANK 199
HOUSES 775 795 2.6% 5.2%
APARTMENTS 550 533 -3.2% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Baldwin St 1520
109a George St 1405
5 Sydney St 1367
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
FOREST LODGE RANK 163
HOUSES 950 895 -5.8% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 473 533 12.7% 7.5%
TOP THREE SALES
25 Forest St 1280
152 Hereford St 1270
64 Ross St 1240
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
GLEBE RANK 146
HOUSES 970 960 -1.0% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 481 530 10.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Allen St 2485
58 Boyce St 2300
13 Avenue Rd 2240
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LEICHHARDT RANK 218
HOUSES 808 800 -0.9% 4.3%
APARTMENTS 609 495 -18.7% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
32 Allen St 1600
2 Edith St 1490
104 Francis St 1460
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LEWISHAM RANK 198
HOUSES 886 851 -4.0% 5.3%
APARTMENTS 415 487 17.3% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
46 Hunter St 2225
42a Denison Rd 1354
44 Victoria St 1320
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
MORTLAKE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
39 Hilly St 2100
13/48 Edwin St 960
20 Herbert St 815
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
NEWTOWN RANK 250
HOUSES 787 785 -0.3% 4.6%
APARTMENTS 413 442 7.2% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
106 Darley St 1450
213 Wilson St 1425
5 Pearl St 1425
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
HABERFIELD RANK 159
HOUSES 1320 1420 7.6% 5.1%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Rogers Av 2910
86 Kingston St 2500
47 Kingston St 2450
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LIBERTY GROVE RANK 216
APARTMENTS 502 515 2.6% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Thorpe Av 890
2a Brewer Av 888
4 Brewer Av 888
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
NORTH STRATHFIELD RANK 169
HOUSES 790 893 13.0% 4.5%
APARTMENTS 515 524 1.7% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Princess Av 1115
7 Beronga St 1065
18 Princess Av 1060
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
EVELEIGH RANK 126
TOP THREE SALES
2/49 Henderson Rd 783
3/49 Henderson Rd 774
86/49 Henderson Road 560
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
HOMEBUSH RANK 247
HOUSES 737 768 4.2% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 440 470 6.8% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
77 Burlington Rd 1732
33 Abbotsford Rd 1455
86 Burlington Rd 1390
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
LILYFIELD RANK 203
HOUSES 953 900 -5.5% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 420 450 7.1% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Church St 1685
43 Ilka St 1653
2 Lamb St 1640
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
PETERSHAM RANK 182
HOUSES 860 844 -1.9% 4.7%
APARTMENTS 490 532 8.5% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
23 Ducross St 1625
49 Albert St 1260
17 Albert St 1250
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
FIVE DOCK RANK 139
HOUSES 941 923 -2.0% 4.6%
APARTMENTS 585 562 -3.8% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Wymston Pde 1750
30 Preston Av 1543
8 Preston Av 1427
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
RHODES RANK 160
HOUSES 985 803 -18.5% n/a
APARTMENTS 600 620 3.3% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
49 Llewellyn St 2750
203B/3 Timbrol Av 1235
902/40 Shoreline Dr 1230
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
HOMEBUSH WEST RANK 266
APARTMENTS 390 410 5.1% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Hampstead Rd 1020
9 Courallie Av 628
36/42-50 Hampstead Rd 560
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
MARRICKVILLE RANK 235
HOUSES 755 765 1.3% 5.1%
APARTMENTS 450 480 6.6% 5.4%
TOP THREE SALES
34 Thornley St 1775
16 Hastings St 1575
16 Tamar St 1445
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
EARLWOOD RANK 238
HOUSES 813 795 -2.2% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 460 455 -1.1% 4.7%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Marana Rd 1720
9 RiverviewRd 1505
91 RiverviewRd 1465
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
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RODD POINT RANK 91
HOUSES 1480 1175 -20.6% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
86 Henley Marine Dr 1680
60 Henley Marine Dr 1500
23 Nield Av 1455
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
ROZELLE RANK 106
HOUSES 902 905 0.3% 4.3%
APARTMENTS 630 665 5.6% 1.9%
TOP THREE SALES
66 Evans St 2400
186 Evans St 2300
45 Smith St 1820
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
RUSSELL LEA RANK 117
HOUSES 1067 1030 -3.4% 2.4%
APARTMENTS 570 569 -0.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
100 Clements St 2700
13 Clements St 2350
4 Robert Av 2050
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
ST PETERS RANK 258
HOUSES 730 700 -4.1% 4.8%
APARTMENTS 530 495 -6.7% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
39-59 Crown St 1002
45 Crown St 1002
8/19-23 Crown St 870
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
STANMORE RANK 166
HOUSES 925 913 -1.4% 4.5%
APARTMENTS 516 507 -1.7% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
57 Cambridge St 2180
117 Cavendish St 1725
51 Percival Rd 1650
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
STRATHFIELD SOUTH RANK 277
HOUSES 656 730 11.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Barton St 1339
11 Therry St 1245
124b Dean St 1215
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
SUMMER HILL RANK 156
HOUSES 863 941 9.1% 5.5%
APARTMENTS 498 522 4.8% 5.9%
TOP THREE SALES
19 Moonbie St 1925
19 Gower St 1780
27a Nowranie St 1660
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
TEMPE RANK 314
HOUSES 648 712 10.0% 5.2%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Hillcrest St 940
1 Collins St 920
4 Fanning St 820
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
WAREEMBA RANK 145
HOUSES 763 960 >25% 4.9%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Irene St 2120
35 Coranto St 1440
45 Wareemba St 1305
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
STRATHFIELD RANK 121
HOUSES 1305 1330 1.9% 4.1%
APARTMENTS 476 488 2.5% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7-11 Cotswold Rd 3250
90 Barker Rd 2960
70 Myrna Rd 2820
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
SYDENHAM RANK 349
HOUSES 649 646 -0.4% 5.0%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Unwins Bridge Rd 948
78 Frederick St 795
56 Yelverton St 750
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
WENTWORTH POINT RANK 195
TOP THREE SALES
66/29 Bennelong Pky 1030
Palermo 84/7 Baywater Dr 940
842/5 Baywater Dr 940
Houses
n/a
Apartments
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Box Hill
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Parklea
Blacktown
Mt Druitt
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Sales strip . . . this three-
bedroomvilla at 3/49-51 Great
Western Highway in
Kingswood is up for $349,950.
IFYOUREhopingtobuypropertyinSydneys
westernsuburbs, youcanbreatheeasy: the
number of indomitablefirst-homebuyers are
finallyonthewane.
Officeof StateRevenuedatashows fiveof
thetop10suburbs for whichfirst-homebenefits
wereclaimedin2012werewesternsuburbs,
toppedbyWestmead, whichgeneratedmore
than$7 millioninbenefits.
AccordingtoAustralianPropertyMonitors,
Westmeadwas alsooneof onlysevensuburbs
across Sydneytorecordgrowthinits median
housepriceof morethan25 per cent in2012,
withthecurrent medianat $695,000.
The area aroundWestmeadhas always
beenstrong, being so close to Parramatta and
withthe hospital there a big drawcard, the
director of Starr Partners Real Estate, Mark
Hurley, says.
Hurley says the rezoning of landfacing the
transport corridor along the Great Western
Highway also promises to be a game-changer.
Fibro homes may give way to four-or-five-
level residential blocks withcommercial
space underneath.
Therecent replacement of thefirst home
owners grant withtheFirst Home NewHome
schemehas slowedthemarket alittle, but
Hurleysays investors havepickeduptheslack.
Rental yields are rising anda lot of what
were showing buyers nowoffers close to a
6 per cent return, he says.
Aprincipal of First National Stanton&
Taylor, Greg Taylor, says 45 per cent of his
sales inPenrithover the past six months have
beento investors. At the endof 2011, we were
swampedwithfirst-home buyers while the
investors sat back andwaitedfor themto
dropout of the market. Nowinvestor activity
has pickedupsubstantially.
Taylor says rents havebeenincreasing
steadilyover thepast fiveyears becauseof a
shortageof rental properties, whilehouse
prices havedroppedabout 10 per cent over the
sameperiod, witharecoverynowunder way.
Over the past 12 months, we experienced
a 3 per cent to 5 per cent increase in prices,
and for 2013, we expect about 5 per cent
growth, he says.
InBlacktown, APMfigures put house and
unit growthfor 2012 below3 per cent, but the
owner of Harcourts Unlimited, Andrew
Chrysanthou, says his agency has seena
10 per cent price increase across the board.
Weve beengetting some exceptionally
highprices late last year andthis year, he
says. Its a very stable market because its
affordable. Blacktownis one of Sydneys
biggest hot spots, along withSevenHills and
Prospect. These are favouredareas with
families andinvestors.
Windsor recordedgrowthof more than
25 per cent, withits medianhouse price rising
to $516,000. But local agent JohnWilkinson, of
Wilkinsons Real Estate, says that while sales
inquiries are off to a goodstart, he is yet to see
any positive effect onprices. The withdrawal
of the first home buyers grant causeda dropin
sales that he hopes will be reversedas
investors enter the fray.
Vacancy rates are still lowwithhigh
demand, andyields are quite reasonable,
he says. The Hawkesbury remains
popular for buyers looking to get a touch
of rural living while being close enoughto
commute to the city. Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
3-5%
apartments
5%
West
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ACACIA GARDENS RANK 413
HOUSES 501 512 2.3% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Kea Cl 732
10 Kinnane Cr 716
9 ElmSt 635
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
AGNES BANKS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
340 Castlereagh Rd 417
307 Castlereagh Rd 410
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
ARNDELL PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
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-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BIDWILL RANK 542
HOUSES 247 250 1.2% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Rosella Gr 300
9 Lockwood Gr 286
12 PalmPl 285
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
BILPIN RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BOX HILL RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BUNGARRIBEE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
2 Manto St 745
1 TheoremSt 650
6 Cleaver St 330
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CLARENDON RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CLYDE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BLACKETT RANK 544
HOUSES 232 244 5.0% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
24 Parkes Cr 305
114 Carlisle Av 295
8 Field Pl 275
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
CAMBRIDGE GARDENS RANK 506
HOUSES 367 370 0.7% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
24 Coronation Gr 470
3 Chesterton Ct 435
25 Tenison Av 385
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
COLEBEE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
Lot 1202 Stonecutters Dr 714
21 Faxon Cl 714
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
AUBURN RANK 373
HOUSES 470 488 3.7% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 310 320 3.4% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
147 Cumberland Rd 915
222 ChisholmRd 888
54 Carnegie St 850
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
BLACKTOWN RANK 413
HOUSES 369 378 2.6% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 284 290 2.3% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
87 Walters Rd 850
25 Filey St 786
19 Havenwood Pl 710
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CAMBRIDGE PARK RANK 428
HOUSES 316 326 3.3% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 310 315 1.8% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
62 Eton Rd 510
2 Jordon St 499
13 TwickenhamAv 430
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
COLO RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BEAUMONT HILLS RANK 324
HOUSES 700 682 -2.5% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Dutton Rd 990
30 Glasshouse Rd 955
2 Morgan Pl 945
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
COLYTON RANK 528
HOUSES 332 330 -0.5% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Harwell Pl 535
13b Kent Pl 490
81 Bennett Rd 467
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
BLAXLANDS RIDGE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
11 Selkirk Pl 569
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CASTLEREAGH RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
93 Sheredan Rd 1100
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BERALA RANK 362
HOUSES 488 530 8.6% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 293 308 4.9% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Kingsland Rd 881
26 Hyde Park Rd 850
47 Seventh Av 830
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BLIGH PARK RANK 408
HOUSES 380 380 n/a 2.4%
APARTMENTS 320 319 -0.3% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Uren Pl 560
27 Wetherill Cr 533
5 Moore Pl 533
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CATTAI RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
CONSTITUTION HILL RANK 444
HOUSES 463 473 2.1% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
40 Mount St 925
8 Prune St 650
15 Hollis St 643
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
CRANEBROOK RANK 404
HOUSES 366 375 2.6% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 328 331 1.1% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Peppercorn Pl 900
31 Grays La 725
77 Grays La 635
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CLAREMONT MEADOWS RANK 492
HOUSES 385 403 4.5% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
310 Caddens Rd 610
27 Central Park Dr 540
2 Josquin Wy 540
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
BOWEN MOUNTAIN RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
12 Lieutenant Bowen Rd 350
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
BERKSHIRE PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
16 Government Rd 600
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
West
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CUMBERLAND REACH RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
DEAN PARK RANK 500
HOUSES 345 377 9.3% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Merton St 425
3 Chris Pl 420
29 Symonds Rd 417
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
DHARRUK RANK 537
HOUSES 284 300 5.7% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
9 Cullen Pl 498
8 Caramar St 419
9 Alchin St 366
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
EMERTON RANK 546
HOUSES 254 240 -5.5% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
83 Copeland Rd 335
29 Doris Pl 335
20 Jersey Rd 316
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
EMU HEIGHTS RANK 464
HOUSES 422 445 5.5% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Landais Pl 538
81 Dartmoor Cct 520
2 Davey Ct 510
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
GLENMORE PARK RANK 381
HOUSES 443 450 1.7% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Karingal Ct 815
6 Karingal Ct 788
4 Avalon Cr 785
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
GLENWOOD RANK 377
HOUSES 572 595 4.0% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Consolo Av 910
7 Gymkhana Pl 800
40 Oakleaf Av 765
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
GROSE WOLD RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
100 Grose Wold Rd 425
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
GUILDFORD RANK 384
HOUSES 420 456 8.6% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 307 308 0.5% 0.6%
TOP THREE SALES
73 AdamSt 885
334 Woodville Rd 770
33 Mera St 710
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
EMU PLAINS RANK 393
HOUSES 403 405 0.6% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
59 River Rd 915
6 Yodalla Av 742
17 River Rd 700
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
GLOSSODIA RANK 503
HOUSES 373 373 n/a 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
43 Boomerang Dr 700
334 Spinks Rd 650
63 Kentucky Dr 593
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
GUILDFORD WEST RANK 459
HOUSES 435 457 5.0% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
21 RenfrewSt 650
25 WisdomSt 595
19 RenfrewSt 580
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
DOONSIDE RANK 508
HOUSES 338 365 8.0% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
22 Griffin Pl 575
50 Denis Winston Dr 565
8 Denis Winston Dr 560
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
ERSKINE PARK RANK 487
HOUSES 426 415 -2.5% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
39 Regulus St 600
7 Ballyleaney Pl 595
6 Toscano Ct 577
Houses
<0%
Apartments
n/a
GRANVILLE RANK 400
HOUSES 415 424 2.1% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 314 305 -2.7% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
139 Blaxcell St 1020
8 & 10 Blaxcell St 845
17 Prince St 819
Houses
3%+
Apartments
<0%
HARRIS PARK RANK 395
HOUSES 435 435 n/a 1.8%
APARTMENTS 292 298 2.1% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Crown St 700
60 Harris St 515
19/7f Parkes St 505
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
EAST KURRAJONG RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
35 Darcy Pl 785
53 East Kurrajong Rd 700
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
HASSALL GROVE RANK 507
HOUSES 351 368 4.8% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
74 Buckwell Dr 493
19 Sumner St 485
19 Halsley St 384
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
FREEMANS REACH RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
477 Terrace Rd 625
4 Panorama Cr 348
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
GREENDALE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
EASTERN CREEK RANK 523
HOUSES 320 335 4.7% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
41 Minchinbury St 410
42 Minchinbury St 359
5/5 Minchinbury St 325
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
GIRRAWEEN RANK 322
HOUSES 466 472 1.2% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
34 Carinya Rd 933
99a Magowar Rd 680
99 Magowar Rd 680
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
GREYSTANES RANK 345
HOUSES 481 516 7.3% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Ivan St 880
39 Gerald St 870
639 Merrylands Rd 840
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
HEBERSHAM RANK 540
HOUSES 282 287 1.6% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Trawalla St 398
253 Carlisle Av 390
175 Jersey Rd 365
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
HOBARTVILLE RANK 513
HOUSES 361 360 -0.3% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Thompson Av 450
84 Londonderry Rd 440
42 Town St 439
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
GROSE VALE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
293 Cabbage Tree Rd 790
512 Grose Vale Rd 635
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
GLENDENNING RANK 501
HOUSES 365 375 2.7% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
12/171-173 Power St 902
1/171-173 Power St 624
1 Kingfisher Pl 480
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
EBENEZER RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
West
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HOLROYD RANK 279
TOP THREE SALES
8 Brickworks Dr 595
1/4-10 Benedict Ct 500
21/28-40 Brickworks Dr 450
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
HUNTINGWOOD RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
JAMISONTOWN RANK 430
HOUSES 370 363 -2.0% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 265 220 -17.0% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
74 Glenbrook St 650
1/7 Thurwood Av 505
2/7 Thurwood Av 485
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
KINGS LANGLEY RANK 389
HOUSES 540 559 3.6% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
6 HartamSt 690
163 James Cook Dr 672
10 Gilbert Cr 672
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KINGS PARK RANK 476
HOUSES 426 434 1.8% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
49 CobhamSt 630
10 Rennell St 560
126 Harvey Rd 540
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KURRAJONG HEIGHTS RANK 442
HOUSES 428 475 11.1% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
9a Shane Pl 731
11 Pecks Rd 730
10 Warks Hill Rd 720
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KURRAJONG HILLS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
59 Mountain ViewCl 643
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
LIDCOMBE RANK 283
HOUSES 620 650 4.8% 5.4%
APARTMENTS 430 463 7.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Princess St 1005
10 James St 940
13/2-8 Vaughan St 924
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
LLANDILO RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
KINGSWOOD RANK 449
HOUSES 305 320 4.9% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 190 195 2.4% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
5/5 Santley Cr 705
16 Kingscote Pl 560
4 Jean St 535
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
LALOR PARK RANK 518
HOUSES 356 350 -1.7% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Oxley St 480
32 Mitchell St 480
85 Northcott Rd 469
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LONDONDERRY RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
1 Torkington Rd 335
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
KELLYVILLE RANK 232
HOUSES 660 678 2.7% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Strathfillan Wy 1427
42 Connelly Wy 1390
5 John Hillas Av 1175
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
KURMOND RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
4 Inverary Dr 567
11 Jacqueline Pl 540
9 Erica St 525
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
LEONAY RANK 418
HOUSES 489 502 2.6% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
175 River Rd 725
42 Parklands Av 710
182 River Rd 638
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LOWER PORTLAND RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
667 Lower Colo Rd 700
334 Greens Rd 540
480-484 West Portland Rd 459
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
KELLYVILLE RIDGE RANK 319
HOUSES 600 603 0.4% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Charbel Pl 880
20 BuckinghamSt 815
69 Yarrandale St 801
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
LUDDENHAM RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
3 Wade Cl 630
9 Wade Cl 580
12 Hawkins Av 525
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
KURRAJONG RANK 402
HOUSES 520 535 2.9% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
343 Mill Rd 1200
1 Sherwood St 655
7 Robertson St 653
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LETHBRIDGE PARK RANK 545
HOUSES 232 241 3.8% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
62 Marquesa Cr 302
31 Pitcairn Av 287
68 Lucena Cr 278
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
West
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MARAYLYA RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
135 Pebbly Hill Rd 850
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MARAYONG RANK 495
HOUSES 365 392 7.4% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
1a Neville St 780
23 Osborne Rd 672
4 Pegar Pl 560
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
MAROOTA RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MERRYLANDS WEST RANK 398
HOUSES 455 433 -4.8% 1.2%
APARTMENTS 285 292 2.5% -0.3%
TOP THREE SALES
24 Edna Av 840
93 Sherwood Rd 760
18 Rubina St 750
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
MINCHINBURY RANK 488
HOUSES 433 415 -4.2% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Ann Minchin Wy 792
15 Farrington St 603
3 Ava Cl 575
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
NEWINGTON RANK 230
HOUSES 765 765 n/a 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
10 CurlewAv 900
3 Ottey Av 890
11 Henricks Av 885
Houses
<0%
Apartments
3%+
NORTH RICHMOND RANK 497
HOUSES 375 385 2.7% 1.5%
TOP THREE SALES
37 Norfolk Pl 655
19 Pitt La 630
64 Arthur Phillip Dr 615
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
ORCHARD HILLS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
15 Verdelho Wy 900
102-106 Lansdowne Rd 800
5 Gungurru Rd 425
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
OXLEY PARK RANK 534
HOUSES 310 315 1.8% 1.3%
TOP THREE SALES
63a Canberra St 555
61 Canberra St 510
56 Canberra St 425
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
MOUNT DRUITT RANK 444
HOUSES 320 314 -2.0% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 220 227 3.0% 1.5%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Browning Cl 575
71 Frank St 555
15 Karen Pl 540
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
NORTH ST MARYS RANK 539
HOUSES 275 289 5.2% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
1/66 Glossop St 369
2/66 Glossop St 369
23 Warrego St 360
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
PARKLEA RANK 399
HOUSES 550 542 -1.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
22 Damien Dr 682
144 Sentry Dr 638
17 Fairway St 593
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MARSDEN PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MOUNT TOMAH RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
OAKHURST RANK 499
HOUSES 357 380 6.3% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Shaughnessy St 680
7 Cassar Pl 585
38 Chilton Av 565
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
PARRAMATTA RANK 350
HOUSES 526 545 3.6% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 373 365 -2.1% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
10 NewZealand St 1500
30 Rosehill St 1100
57 Rosehill St 981
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
MAYS HILL RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
18 Peggy St 709
4/11-17 Banks St 550
7/11-17 Banks St 520
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
PEMULWUY RANK 331
HOUSES 566 591 4.4% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
30 Boraga St 1214
44 Daruga Av 975
198 Driftway Dr 720
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
MOUNTAIN LAGOON RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
21 Sams Wy 515
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
OAKVILLE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
17 Glenidol Rd 1090
76 Glenidol Rd 900
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MCGRATHS HILL RANK 470
HOUSES 442 440 -0.5% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
36 Ivy Av 665
9 Silo Pl 660
90 Pitt Town Rd 645
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MULGOA RANK 426
HOUSES 475 493 3.9% 5.7%
TOP THREE SALES
Lot 405/50GlenmoreRidgeDr 595
60 Glenmore Ridge Dr 590
70 Glenmore Ridge Dr 565
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
OLD GUILDFORD RANK 483
HOUSES 430 428 -0.6% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Morven St 660
33 Taralga St 595
37 Taralga St 545
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
PENDLE HILL RANK 375
HOUSES 448 475 6.1% 2.9%
APARTMENTS 314 325 3.7% 1.6%
TOP THREE SALES
58 Rowley St 846
73 Targo Rd 795
53 Wyena Rd 670
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
PENRITH RANK 438
HOUSES 319 330 3.4% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 235 228 -3.0% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
2-6 Colless St 1560
82 Nepean Av 670
32 Ladbury Av 628
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
OLD TOONGABBIE RANK 439
HOUSES 463 480 3.8% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Lodge Av 600
25 Chircan St 580
119 Binalong Rd 561
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
MULGRAVE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
127 Albany Dr 540
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MERRYLANDS RANK 382
HOUSES 465 465 n/a 2.0%
APARTMENTS 308 311 1.1% 0.5%
TOP THREE SALES
38 Yeend St 1250
6 Major Rd 1100
52 Villiers St 990
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
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PITT TOWN RANK 388
HOUSES 489 560 14.6% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
3 Camellia St 850
21 Vermont Av 783
8 Bona Vista Dr 685
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
PITT TOWN BOTTOMS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
PLUMPTON RANK 505
HOUSES 350 370 5.7% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Plumpton Rd 600
156 Hyatts Rd 550
3 Parkwood St 535
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
RICHMOND LOWLANDS RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
RIVERSTONE RANK 490
HOUSES 400 413 3.3% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
20 WilliamSt 1450
29 Mill St 900
70 Clifton Rd 790
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
SACKVILLE NORTH RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
SCHOFIELDS RANK 431
HOUSES 450 490 8.9% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
72 Vine St E 975
10 Madison Pl 582
14 Madison Pl 575
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SOUTH PENRITH RANK 498
HOUSES 373 385 3.1% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
31 HillviewAv 605
11 Damien Av 560
8 Tuscany Gr 557
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
STHWENTWORTHVILLE RANK 466
HOUSES 425 443 4.3% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
43 Boronia St 1220
100 Boronia St 1080
7 Wirralee St 736
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
ROOTY HILL RANK 411
HOUSES 345 360 4.3% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
106 Hartington St 740
514-516 Woodstock Av 740
44 Derby St 720
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SEVEN HILLS RANK 359
HOUSES 420 422 0.4% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
67 GranthamRd 650
71 Best Rd 600
22 Marnpar Rd 574
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SOUTH WINDSOR RANK 526
HOUSES 345 333 -3.6% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
147 Cox St 495
16 Beasley Pl 445
33 Kingsley Cl 420
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
PROSPECT RANK 481
HOUSES 415 430 3.6% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Lombard Pl 746
22 Chapel Cct 674
3 Dee Pl 599
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
ROPES CROSSING RANK 472
HOUSES 436 439 0.8% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
21 Brunswick Cct 560
4 Dunlop Av 520
Lot 124 AllomSt 510
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SHALVEY RANK 541
HOUSES 273 280 2.6% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
9 ClemPl 318
26 Bradman Rd 316
6 Bowrey Pl 315
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
ST CLAIR RANK 496
HOUSES 380 390 2.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
19 Sandalwood Av 650
4 Canary Cl 615
12 Leicester Wy 592
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
QUAKERS HILL RANK 372
HOUSES 425 440 3.5% 2.9%
APARTMENTS 399 412 3.3% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
24 Primrose St 890
6 Jasper St 725
49 Walker St 672
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ST MARYS RANK 454
HOUSES 313 308 -1.4% 2.5%
APARTMENTS 245 211 -13.7% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
54 Australia St 601
50 Gidley St 527
14 Beatty Rd 495
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
ROSEHILL RANK 367
HOUSES 495 500 1.0% 2.3%
APARTMENTS 361 324 -10.1% 5.5%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Eleanor St 780
11/8-16 Virginia St 503
110/82-100 James Ruse Dr 499
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SHANES PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
REGENTVILLE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
34 Martin St 771
13 Loftus St 414
15 Cornelius Pl 410
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
ROUSE HILL RANK 302
HOUSES 629 625 -0.6% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
16 Patriot Pl 970
151 Mile End Rd 930
111 Milford Dr 872
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SILVERWATER RANK 360
HOUSES 495 492 -0.6% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 426 380 -10.9% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
43 Barker Av 800
56 Asquith St 621
27 Asquith St 600
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
STANHOPE GARDENS RANK 391
HOUSES 555 555 n/a 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Henfield St 810
40 Perfection Av 775
55 Yarrandale St 773
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
SYDNEY OLYMPIC PARK RANK 41
TOP THREE SALES
2301/9-11 Australia Av 1250
Houses
n/a
Apartments
3%+
SOUTH GRANVILLE RANK 462
HOUSES 430 450 4.7% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Lackey St 725
47 Gordon Av 575
20 Nobbs St 575
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SACKVILLE RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
-
-
-
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
RICHMOND RANK 417
HOUSES 367 372 1.3% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 285 293 2.6% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
61 Francis St 960
87a Francis St 850
72 Dight St 730
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
West
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THE SPACE FOR A MODERN LIFESTYLE.
A dream home with a location to match, Pemulwuy is architect-
designed and beautifully appointed. Each Pemulwuy residence
features large modern kitchens with high quality appliances and
elegant bathrooms. Located in a popular and central location the site
is surrounded by parks, reserves, lakes, main shops and cafes.
ESTIMATED COMPLETION AND READY TO BE OCCUPIED BY MID-2013
3 bedrooms from
$599,000
4 bedrooms from
$629,000
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507 Tennyson Rd 650
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HOUSES 609 631 3.5% n/a
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42 Paddle St 980
77 Mosaic Av 900
8 Shimmer Pl 865
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TOONGABBIE RANK 383
HOUSES 440 453 3.0% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 310 318 2.6% 1.8%
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8 Oakwood Rd 895
109 Toongabbie Rd 800
41 Aurelia St 730
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WALLACIA RANK N/A
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55/2 Park Rd 225
38/2 Park Rd 210
35/2 Park Rd 175
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WENTWORTH POINT RANK 195
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66/29 Bennelong Pky 1030
Palermo 84/7 Baywater Dr 940
842/5 Baywater Dr 940
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WERRINGTON DOWNS RANK 504
HOUSES 355 371 4.6% 3.4%
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28 Greenbank Dr 580
14 Tanbark Cct 450
30 Thornhill Cr 445
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WESTMEAD RANK 304
HOUSES 538 695 >25.0% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 375 378 0.7% 2.5%
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21 Ralph St 960
21 DrewSt 950
29 Grand Av 889
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5%+
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WINDSOR RANK 412
HOUSES 402 516 >25.0% 4.1%
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22 The Terrace 760
1 Greenway Cr 700
1 Fitzgerald St 670
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1 Oban Cl 900
71 Wavehill Av 805
7 Burnside Gr 785
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WENTWORTHVILLE RANK 355
HOUSES 500 524 4.7% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 323 347 7.6% 2.1%
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22 Stapleton St 1700
42 Thane St 798
17 Veron St 705
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WHALAN RANK 543
HOUSES 250 250 n/a 2.9%
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6 Saidor Rd 405
38 Salamaua Rd 325
37 Salamaua Rd 320
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WOODCROFT RANK 362
HOUSES 488 495 1.3% 3.2%
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49 Guthega Cl 704
92 Lakewood Dr 650
13 Wongalara Pl 647
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TREGEAR RANK 548
HOUSES 230 231 0.4% 2.6%
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85 Aurora Dr 285
10 Kemp Pl 283
29 Amundsen St 280
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WERRINGTON RANK 452
HOUSES 295 310 5.1% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 200 219 9.5% 3.8%
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117 Victoria St 715
4 Elaine Ct 430
73a Princess St 415
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5%+
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3%+
WILBERFORCE RANK 424
HOUSES 450 495 10.0% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
212 King Rd 985
102 George Rd 670
653 Singleton Rd 640
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YARRAMUNDI RANK N/A
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38 Kestrel Wy 825
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VINEYARD RANK N/A
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42 Camberwell Rd 549
106/7 Bandon Rd 235
100/7 Bandon Rd 175
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YENNORA RANK 512
HOUSES 410 363 -11.6% 1.9%
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1 Larra St 555
2 Larra St 535
10 Larra St 430
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WERRINGTON COUNTY RANK 511
HOUSES 365 365 n/a 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Poole St 485
36 Hume Cr 470
33 Burton St 442
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WILLMOT RANK 547
HOUSES 226 235 4.0% 3.0%
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1 Gore Pl 286
2 Tryal Pl 275
28 Reliance Cr 268
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Camden
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Rents lead price charge
Market entry . . . the
Crowe family were
one of the first
to move into
The Hermitage
in Gledswood Hills,
near Camden.
PROPERTYprices inthe south-west are
expectedto play catch-upthis year after
rents streakedaheadonthe back of a
competitive rental market.
Were expecting anupwardmovement in
prices, the director of Ray White Macarthur
Group, TimDoyle, says. Rental returns are
unbelievable, andprices will have to follow.
Doyle says a property bought for $300,000
inCampbelltown will fetchupto $380a week
inrent, a returnof 6.5 per cent.
InLiverpool, yields cansurpass 7 per cent,
andthe director of Century 21 Combined
Liverpool, GregAndison, reports units selling
for $230,000andrentingfor $320a week.
The rule of thumb is, generally, if its
worth$100,000, youcanexpect $100a week
inrent, but inthe past 18 months, theres been
ananomaly withyields, Andisonsays. I
dont think rents are going to come back, so
maybe property prices will catchup.
Combinedwithstable prices, the high
yields have drawninvestors to the market,
andtheir numbers are expectedto growthis
year to matchowner-occupiers. Lower
interest rates, too, have spurredbuyers.
Our area is sensitive to interest rates, so if
rates go down, its goodfor our market,
Andisonsays. InMount Annan, newlyweds
snappedupeight of 10townhouses off the
planina development due to settle inApril.
There is a trendtowards young couples
getting into the market inthe $300,000to
$400,000price range, Doyle says. Alot of
people are upgrading fromCampbelltown.
Houseandlandpackages areamongthe
hottest tickets inthesouth-west, Doylesays,
withalackof landreleases pushingupdemand.
We deal witha core groupof about six
builders, andreleases last year were 100per
cent soldbefore completion, he says. Were
averaging eight to 10sales every month.
InNovember 2012, buyers campedout at
EdmondsonPark for the first release of
Landcomblocks. Almost half of the 54 lots,
whichrangedupto 558 square metres and
were pricedbetween$245,000and$315,000,
soldwithinthree hours.
The chief executive of Raine &Horne,
Angus Raine, says prospects for apartments in
Miranda lookpromising. Its possible to
secure anolder-style two-bedroomapartment
inthe low$400,000s, he says. Growth
prospects are underpinnedby the fact that its
well servicedby transport links andhas
excellent shoppingprecincts andschools.
Business couldnot be better for Peter Ly,
sales manager of Raine &Horne Cabramatta,
who says he is benefiting fromthe booming
market inCanley Heights.
Cabramatta has become quite
expensive, so Asian buyers, who like to be
able to walk to the shops, are moving into
Canley Heights, Ly says. Theres a free
bus between the two suburbs, and Canley
Vale Road is growing a restaurant strip for
all nationalities.
Australian Property Monitors recorded
median house price growth of 9.3 per cent for
Canley Heights last year, and it forecasts
growth of more than 5 per cent for the
coming year. Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
3-5%
apartments
5%
South-west
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ABBOTSBURY RANK 333
HOUSES 664 665 0.2% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Withers Pl 1650
5 Balson Cl 1130
43 Hackett Rd 902
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AIRDS RANK N/A
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AMBARVALE RANK 447
HOUSES 315 310 -1.6% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Grimwig Cr 458
26 ClennamAv 438
Lot 2/46 Harthouse Rd 419
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3%+
Apartments
0%+
BARDIA RANK N/A
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47 Ingleburn Gardens Dr 415
43 Ingleburn Gardens Dr 415
42a Hollyoake Cct 402
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BELIMBLA PARK RANK N/A
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1125 Burragorang Rd 415
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BOSSLEY PARK RANK 422
HOUSES 474 497 4.9% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Moree Pl 1100
4 Brewon Cl 910
1 Ararat Cl 855
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BOWBOWING RANK 516
HOUSES 353 358 1.4% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Carnarvon St 506
43 Carnarvon St 470
3 Belair St 435
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CABRAMATTA WEST RANK 435
HOUSES 455 480 5.5% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Lime St 855
78 Harrington St 685
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CAMDEN RANK 486
HOUSES 405 415 2.5% 2.6%
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5 Park St 810
42 Macquarie Av 700
55 Menangle Rd 590
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BRADBURY RANK 529
HOUSES 314 325 3.6% 3.2%
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9 Gannon Cl 473
4 McLaughlin Cct 448
6 McLaughlin Cct 445
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CAMDEN PARK RANK 348
HOUSES 635 649 2.2% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
4 Hillier Cl 1050
17 Hillier Cl 900
110 MacArthur Cct 825
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APPIN RANK 450
HOUSES 470 470 n/a 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Appin Rd 760
6 Rixon Rd 597
38 Winton St 565
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BLAIR ATHOL RANK 461
HOUSES 431 450 4.4% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Mary Brown Pl 590
27 The Kraal Drive 567
126 The Kraal Drive 545
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BRINGELLY RANK N/A
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6 Findley Rd 780
24 Findley Rd 750
3 Francis St 710
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CAMDEN SOUTH RANK 484
HOUSES 400 423 5.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
34 Barratt Av 565
5 Rix Pl 555
34 McCall Av 552
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ASHCROFT RANK 531
HOUSES 325 323 -0.6% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
94 Maxwells Av 589
130 Strickland Cr 400
10 Stanwell Cr 365
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CAMPBELLTOWN RANK 429
HOUSES 300 315 5.0% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 321 329 2.7% 8.5%
TOP THREE SALES
45 Nepean St 574
24/17 Parc Guell Dr 549
25/17 Parc Guell Dr 549
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3%+
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3%+
BLAIRMOUNT RANK N/A
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5 Exmoor Pl 425
21 Appaloosa Cct 325
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3 Hopkins Pl 550
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BONNYRIGG RANK 467
HOUSES 420 440 4.8% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Salecich Pl 655
35 Diamond Cr 611
11 Salecich Pl 585
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BUSBY RANK 527
HOUSES 330 330 n/a 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
52b Orchard Rd 548
7 Brubri St 472
18b Kaluga St 440
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CANLEY HEIGHTS RANK 451
HOUSES 430 470 9.3% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
19 Peel St 810
38 Coolibar St 670
25 Salisbury St 630
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CANLEY VALE RANK 389
HOUSES 445 455 2.2% 5.0%
APARTMENTS 254 260 2.4% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
37 Willowbank Cr 770
82 BeckenhamSt 681
35 Willowbank Cr 642
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3%+
Apartments
3%+
CABRAMATTA RANK 406
HOUSES 401 420 4.7% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 257 261 1.6% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
50 St Johns Rd 700
191 Gladstone St 675
45 Vale St 605
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3%+
Apartments
0%+
BONNYRIGG HEIGHTS RANK 419
HOUSES 478 501 4.8% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
349 North Liverpool Rd 756
15 Katavich Cr 730
2 Flynn Pl 660
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BADGERYS CREEK RANK N/A
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1930 Elizabeth Dr 920
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CARNES HILL RANK 405
HOUSES 520 525 1.0% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
52 Graziers Wy 675
4 Daquino Pl 615
18 Daquino Pl 597
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CARRAMAR RANK 425
HOUSES 360 370 2.8% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 216 220 1.9% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Haughton St 520
35 Bland St 463
64 Mitchell St 451
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
CARTWRIGHT RANK 535
HOUSES 310 310 n/a 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Garnet Pl 335
48 Willan Dr 331
18 Edgeworth Pl 329
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CAWDOR RANK N/A
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529 Old Razorback Rd 718
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CECIL HILLS RANK 370
HOUSES 587 615 4.7% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Henrietta Cl 1310
6 London Ct 1250
1 Battenberg Cl 1240
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3%+
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CURRANS HILL RANK 494
HOUSES 384 396 3.0% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Cooper Pl 610
1 Saddle Cl 580
9 Linton Rd 545
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DENHAMCOURT RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
80 Fox Valley Rd 1800
3 Pembury Cl 1750
35 Culverston Av 1360
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ELDERSLIE RANK 447
HOUSES 475 472 -0.7% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Rheinbergers Cct 730
36 River Rd 695
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3%+
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ELLIS LANE RANK 275
HOUSES 675 763 13.0% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
128 Ellis La 860
12 Baldwin Cl 820
19 Ellis La 820
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EAGLE VALE RANK 522
HOUSES 320 335 4.7% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Danburite Pl 465
37 Fluorite Pl 440
5 Peat Cl 430
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ENGLORIE PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
43 Parkholme Cct 330
85 Parkholme Cct 310
27/6 Parkholme Cct 300
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CASULA RANK 463
HOUSES 419 445 6.2% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
71 Box Rd 950
20 Niland Wy 720
537 Hume Hwy 713
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CHIPPING NORTON RANK 347
HOUSES 551 569 3.2% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 309 348 12.6% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
12 CheltenhamSt 829
5 RexhamPl 805
7 EveshamPl 798
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
EDENSOR PARK RANK 436
HOUSES 449 480 6.9% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
2-4 Bosnjak Av 985
4 Bernoth Cl 900
12 Weeroona Rd 765
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ESCHOL PARK RANK 530
HOUSES 315 325 3.2% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
1 Epping Forest Dr 410
27 Semillon Cr 405
7 Mataro Pl 390
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CATHERINE FIELD RANK 294
TOP THREE SALES
43 ChisholmRd 980
36 ChisholmRd 850
Lot 143 Peregrine St 765
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FAIRFIELD RANK 406
HOUSES 401 415 3.6% 2.5%
APARTMENTS 263 276 4.9% 0.8%
TOP THREE SALES
39 Station St 726
39 Cathcart St 689
45 North St 630
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5%+
Apartments
3%+
COBBITTY RANK 401
TOP THREE SALES
240 Cobbitty Rd 750
148 Cobbitty Rd 718
184 Cobbitty Rd 600
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EDMONDSON PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
26 Colenso Cct 505
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FAIRFIELD EAST RANK 468
HOUSES 397 440 10.8% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
245 The Horsley Dr 770
2a Victory St 720
39 Landon St 598
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5%+
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FAIRFIELD HEIGHTS RANK 478
HOUSES 423 432 2.1% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
31 Stanbrook St 1020
143 Nelson St 830
74 Camden St 750
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FAIRFIELD WEST RANK 480
HOUSES 410 430 4.9% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
58 Tasman Pde 760
7 Booth Cl 714
13 Leichhardt Av 630
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GREEN VALLEY RANK 474
HOUSES 432 435 0.6% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Russell Cl 765
9 Cartier Cr 740
4 Montague Cl 730
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3%+
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GREENFIELD PARK RANK 460
HOUSES 428 455 6.2% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
44 Nineveh Cr 652
7 Sioux Cl 644
9 Mohawk Cr 594
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HOLSWORTHY RANK 458
HOUSES 444 459 3.3% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
13 McKinnon Cl 640
25 Infantry Pde 630
13 Lae Rd 622
Houses
3%+
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HORNINGSEA PARK RANK 437
HOUSES 470 480 2.0% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Toolong Pl 820
6 Seamans Pl 625
5 MacKeys St 617
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5%+
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KENTLYN RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
231 Georges River Rd 940
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KIRKHAM RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
9 The Glade 1840
7 Caernarvon Cl 1200
15 The Outlook 1100
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GREGORY HILLS RANK 315
TOP THREE SALES
Lot 1022 Healy Av 595
46 Healy Av 595
27 Lancaster St 562
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
HORSLEY PARK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
24-28 Horsley Rd 1799
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LANSVALE RANK 475
HOUSES 424 434 2.4% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
29 Cutler Rd 565
12 Silverwater Cr 554
18 Haven Valley Wy 534
Houses
5%+
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GLEN ALPINE RANK 385
HOUSES 550 563 2.3% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Heritage Wy 920
7 LakeviewPl 775
37a Figtree Cr 721
Houses
0%+
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HAMMONDVILLE RANK 479
HOUSES 438 431 -1.6% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
170 Heathcote Rd 545
30 Walder Rd 535
36 Norman Av 488
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HOXTON PARK RANK 473
HOUSES 453 436 -3.7% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
264 Pacific Palms Cct 600
11 BangalowPl 595
19 Armidale Av 546
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3%+
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LEPPINGTON RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
69a Park Rd 1410
101 Heath Rd 1030
19 Joseph Rd 890
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GLENFIELD RANK 410
HOUSES 397 399 0.5% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Boddingtons Rd 629
3a Old Glenfield Rd 600
23 Boddingtons Rd 565
Houses
3%+
Apartments
0%+
LEUMEAH RANK 446
HOUSES 323 320 -0.8% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 208 220 5.8% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
10 Kingsclare St 650
16 Conjola Cr 520
6 Ord Pl 510
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
HARRINGTON PARK RANK 397
HOUSES 545 545 n/a 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Towra Ct 1475
4 Homestead Ct 1185
25 Forestgrove Dr 970
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INGLEBURN RANK 432
HOUSES 325 340 4.6% 2.7%
APARTMENTS 248 255 3.0% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
154 Cumberland Rd 525
2/21b Nardoo St 495
75a Carlisle St 495
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5%+
Apartments
0%+
GLENMORE RANK N/A
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HECKENBERG RANK 524
HOUSES 325 335 2.9% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Guthega Cr 436
10 Tantangara St 380
12 Munyang St 379
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3%+
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KEARNS RANK 502
HOUSES 352 375 6.4% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Niger Pl 485
8 Jordan Pl 465
22 Kearns Av 430
Houses
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Apartments
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LIVERPOOL RANK 415
HOUSES 395 390 -1.3% 2.5%
APARTMENTS 253 259 2.2% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
163 Elizabeth Dr 895
9 Murphy Av 715
8 Passefield St 680
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
LONG POINT RANK N/A
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KEMPS CREEK RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
150 Victor Av 1000
1341-1347 Elizabeth Dr 750
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HINCHINBROOK RANK 469
HOUSES 432 440 1.9% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Noddy Pl 680
74 Sanderling St 650
8 Adolphus Cl 643
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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GRASMERE RANK 219
HOUSES 790 847 7.2% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
2 Crase Pl 1350
1 Willis Rd 1200
10 Aberfoyle Pl 1040
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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15 Brisbane Av 570
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19 Webster Rd 476
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HOUSES 276 302 9.4% 2.6%
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58 PelargoniumCr 430
16 Bingara Rd 430
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37 Strathwallen Cl 825
45 Macquarie Links Dr 815
10 Macquarie Links Dr 800
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HOUSES 410 500 22.0% n/a
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123 Middleton Dr 615
62 Bird Walton Av 575
3 Jessie St 570
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MILLER RANK 532
HOUSES 317 321 1.1% 2.8%
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25 Morgan St 428
91 Miller Rd 365
8 Strathdarr St 360
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HOUSES 455 478 5.1% 3.2%
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64 Dodonea Cct 655
30 Dodonea Cct 650
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HOUSES 410 433 5.5% 2.6%
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7 Plane Tree Dr 642
14 Phoenix Pl 630
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HOUSES 318 309 -2.7% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 177 194 9.3% 1.2%
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130 Minto Rd 610
216 Longhurst Rd 543
18 Perisher Cct 540
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3%+
Apartments
0%+
MOUNT PRITCHARD RANK 493
HOUSES 380 402 5.8% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
145 TownviewRd 690
552 Cabramatta Rd W 620
9 TownviewRd 604
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OAKDALE RANK 514
HOUSES 382 360 -5.6% 1.8%
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4 Tamara Cl 440
4 Janette Pl 430
3 Blue Wren Pl 425
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14 St James Av 670
120 Menangle Rd 535
16 Station St 485
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299-307 Mount Vernon Rd 950
1231-1237 Elizabeth Dr 900
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HOUSES 471 492 4.5% n/a
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13 Central Av 645
Lot 1331 Moffat St 610
16 Fury St 589
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Lot 17 The Woodlands Est 749
355 Silverdale Rd 590
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MOOREBANK RANK 416
HOUSES 481 502 4.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
79 Bradbury St 738
21 Vasta Av 730
11 Honeymyrtle St 710
Houses
5%+
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n/a
NARELLAN RANK 510
HOUSES 387 365 -5.7% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
14 Sirius Cct 525
7 Ridge ViewPl 515
5 Sirius Cct 488
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48 RiverviewRd 1340
24 RiverviewRd 1025
18 Pleasure Point Rd 718
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PRAIRIEWOOD RANK 386
HOUSES 525 563 7.1% 3.7%
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4 Pierce Cl 690
25 Berry St 685
4 Byrne Pl 678
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PRESTONS RANK 423
HOUSES 468 495 5.9% 3.0%
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18 EdromCl 980
19 Bernera Rd 848
20 Plukavec Cct 810
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5%+
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SADLEIR RANK 520
HOUSES 329 345 4.9% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
123 Maxwells Av 377
1 Charter St 375
35 Charter St 375
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3%+
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SANDY POINT RANK 259
TOP THREE SALES
3 St George Cr 1120
36 St George Cr 1000
190 St George Cr 851
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3%+
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ST HELENS PARK RANK 525
HOUSES 325 333 2.5% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Jull Pl 580
3A Heritage Heights Cct 485
12 Gibbs Pl 485
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3%+
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n/a
ST JOHNS PARK RANK 453
HOUSES 450 468 3.9% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
42 St Kilda St 670
71 St Kilda St 600
7 Hawthorn St 590
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5%+
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n/a
WARRAGAMBA RANK 538
HOUSES 277 298 7.6% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Nineteenth St 380
43 Thirteenth St 380
6 Second St 345
Houses
3%+
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n/a
WARWICK FARM RANK 441
HOUSES 367 325 -11.4% 2.3%
APARTMENTS 227 225 -0.7% 0.2%
TOP THREE SALES
40 McGirr Pde 385
30/49 Lachlan St 385
21/33-39 Lachlan St 380
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SILVERDALE RANK 403
HOUSES 500 530 6.0% 5.3%
TOP THREE SALES
25 Green Hills Dr 1045
18 Dales Rd 754
64 Ridgehaven Rd 750
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3%+
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THE OAKS RANK 465
HOUSES 380 444 16.8% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
50a Merlin St 580
122 Old Oaks Rd 560
24 Devitt Cr 560
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5%+
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n/a
WATTLE GROVE RANK 432
HOUSES 469 487 3.7% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
36 Beltana Ct 865
18 Bridges Av 818
2 Castle Rock Ct 800
Houses
5%+
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n/a
RABY RANK 515
HOUSES 355 360 1.3% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Dakota Pl 825
7 Siddeley Pl 492
33 Swordfish Av 450
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5%+
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n/a
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TOP THREE SALES
3/160 Hartley Rd 265
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Lot 13 The Woodlands 745
Lot 7 The Woodlands Est 721
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WEST HOXTON RANK 408
HOUSES 505 525 4.0% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Moondarra Dr 855
1 Archer Wy 794
113 Greenway Dr 755
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5%+
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n/a
ROSEMEADOW RANK 533
HOUSES 313 320 2.2% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
50 Romeo Cr 500
16 Soliano St 440
11 Lysander Av 415
Houses
3%+
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n/a
WETHERILL PARK RANK 443
HOUSES 463 474 2.4% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Du Maurier Pl 760
7b Homer Pl 710
18 Herrick St 701
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5%+
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n/a
SMITHFIELD RANK 489
HOUSES 399 415 4.1% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
102 Neville St 700
47 Oxford St 650
3 Moir St 646
Houses
5%+
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n/a
VILLAWOOD RANK 491
HOUSES 398 410 2.9% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
92 Mandarin St 750
11a Yunga Burra St 472
140 Belar Av 461
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SPRING FARM RANK 471
HOUSES 400 440 9.9% n/a
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5 Moreton Bay Av 535
17 Marshall Av 520
6 Langshan St 517
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3 Orlando Cr 860
7 Torch St 855
49 Boronia Dr 840
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WOODBINE RANK 521
HOUSES 341 345 1.2% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Jibbon Pl 510
62 North Steyne Rd 490
77 Queenscliff Dr 485
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WOODPARK RANK 485
HOUSES 415 421 1.4% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
6 Robyn St 650
1 Warren Rd 515
40 Martin Cr 477
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3%+
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WAKELEY RANK 482
HOUSES 435 429 -1.4% 1.9%
TOP THREE SALES
96-98 Bulls Rd 960
17-19 Murrumburrah St 720
4 Adelong Cl 650
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0%+
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n/a
ST ANDREWS RANK 517
HOUSES 339 355 4.9% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
80 Ballantrae Dr 451
12 Carstairs Pl 435
9 Hebrides Pl 435
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5%+
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n/a
RUSE RANK 519
HOUSES 330 350 6.1% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
23 Paroo St 470
12 Greenway St 440
33 Acacia Av 440
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Viewfromthe top rosy as signs point to growth
High end . . . this property in
Woolooware Road, Burraneer,
sold recently for $2.13 million.
THErose-colouredglasses are out in
Sydneys southernsuburbs, withlocal agents
saying the market has turneda corner and
property prices will enjoy moderate growth
in2013, especially inthe upper price brackets.
The director of HighlandProperty Agents,
DavidHighland, says there is goodvalue for
buyers between$1 millionand$2 million.
These homes, particularly aroundthe
$2 millionmark, sawanadjustment invalue
early last year, so its a great opportunity for
buyers to get back into the market andbuy
something for greater value, Highlandsays.
Most of these homes are renovatedandina
goodlocation, sometimes withwater views.
Areas generating interest include South
Cronulla beachfront homes andBurraneer
waterfronts. Highlandsays downsizers are
preparing to sell their waterfront homes and
are hoping to findlow-maintenance
properties still withwaterfront facilities. His
agency will launchthe high-endDingle onthe
Bay this month, a development overlooking
Gunnamatta Bay inCronulla. The
apartments will range inprice from
$1.7 millionto $5.5 million.
Adirector of Sanders Property Agents,
Greg Calderwood, says althoughlistings at
his agency were down10per cent in2012, a
90 per cent clearance rate kept agents busy.
He says younger families were entering the
market inJannali andits surrounds planning
knock-down/rebuilds, andfirst-home buyers
remainedactive upto $600,000despite the
expiry of the owners grant.
InRockdale, the principal of Ray White,
ConEconomos, says apartments about
$500,000are quickest to sell, oftento out-of-
area buyers seeking more-affordable homes.
The principal of McGrathSt George,
MatthewKing, has seenbuyers fromthe
inner west seeking better value but a similar
lifestyle. King says the strongest sector of his
market are houses pricedupto $800,000in
suburbs witha trainstationnearby.
Suburbs like Banksia, Carlton and
Beverley Hills are always extremely
popular; we get multiple bidders at
auction, he says. We expect the same this
year because the fundamentals that drive
that growth are still there.
While King is fielding inquiries frompeople
wanting to invest inproperty for their self-
managedsuper fund, other agents report that
investors are fewandfar between.
Vacancy rates have startedto lift above
2 per cent andproperties cantake two to
three weeks to lease. Were having some
openhomes withno interest andothers with
goodtenant applications, King says. Its
patchy right now, but we anticipate that lag
will be pickedupinthe next monthor so and
vacancy rates will shift back downto between
1 and2 per cent.
AustralianProperty Monitors recorded
price growthof more than25 per cent for
houses inTarenPoint and14.7 per cent in
Kurnell, while Sylvania was one of the best
unit performers with25 per cent-plus growth
in2012. The senior economist at APM,
Dr AndrewWilson, is forecasting solid
growth for the souths waterway suburbs.
Suburbs like Sylvania Waters are quite
active inthe upper price bracket of $1 million
to $2 millionwiththe tendency for people to
change upwithinthe shire, he says.
Thechief auctioneer for Richardson&
Wrench, Peter Baldwin, says local hot spots will
includePeakhurst, RiverwoodandKingsgrove.
Kate Farrelly
2013 prediction
houses
5%
apartments
5%
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ALFORDS POINT RANK 242
HOUSES 800 812 1.4% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
4 Jonquil Pl 1260
11 Kentia Pl 1050
7 Jarrah Cl 1000
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
ALLAWAH RANK 289
HOUSES 755 625 -17.2% 2.0%
APARTMENTS 455 476 4.5% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
65 Bellevue Pde 1153
108a Bellevue Pde 1121
99 Noble St 800
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
ARNCLIFFE RANK 238
HOUSES 656 640 -2.4% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 550 570 3.6% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Tantallon Av 980
10 Waratah St 925
5 Dowling St 910
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BARDWELL VALLEY RANK 310
HOUSES 665 719 8.1% 4.6%
TOP THREE SALES
44a The Glen Road 900
1 Lansdowne St 868
37a HannamSt 850
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
BEVERLEY PARK RANK 225
HOUSES 855 840 -1.8% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
5 Carroll St 1855
29 Carroll St 1410
15 Carroll St 1350
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
BRIGHTON-LE-SANDS RANK 210
HOUSES 910 861 -5.4% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 450 459 2.0% 2.5%
TOP THREE SALES
11 The Grand Parade 2031
24 Rowley St 1300
1 Sellwood St 1180
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
BUNDEENA RANK 353
HOUSES 745 633 -15.0% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
18 Eric St 1005
47 Crammond Av 820
34a Bundeena Dr 745
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
COMO RANK 295
HOUSES 700 740 5.7% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
31 Woronora Cr 1120
1 Prospect Pl 1090
19 Wollun St 1045
Houses
3%+
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CONNELLS POINT RANK 132
HOUSES 1138 980 -13.8% 1.4%
TOP THREE SALES
121 Queens Rd 1985
23 Queens Rd 1965
195 Queens Rd 1700
Houses
5%+
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n/a
BEVERLY HILLS RANK 265
HOUSES 689 730 6.0% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 435 453 4.1% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Allambee Cr 1150
31 Junction Rd 1110
63 Melvin St 1075
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
BURRANEER RANK 41
HOUSES 1500 1455 -3.0% 4.7%
TOP THREE SALES
369 Woolooware Rd 5500
6 Shell Rd 4955
399a Woolooware Rd 4500
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5%+
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n/a
CRONULLA RANK 140
HOUSES 1175 1158 -1.5% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 484 483 -0.3% 2.2%
TOP THREE SALES
43 Taloombi St 6300
33 Darook Park Rd 6150
26 Grosvenor Cr 3700
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
BANGOR RANK 315
HOUSES 659 705 7.0% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
21 Dulin Cl 1440
12 Yala Rd 1410
12 Berrico Pl 880
Houses
5%+
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BEXLEY RANK 311
HOUSES 628 645 2.7% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 386 411 6.5% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
46 Highgate St 1265
5 Orpington St 1205
33 Waratah St 1200
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
CARINGBAH RANK 271
HOUSES 640 685 7.0% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 434 460 6.1% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
155 Caringbah Rd 1050
7 Duraba Pl 1010
12 Glassop St 976
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
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TOP THREE SALES
666a Port Hacking Rd 1910
5 Parthenia St 1260
14 Parthenia St 1183
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n/a
Apartments
n/a
BANKSIA RANK 317
HOUSES 640 700 9.4% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Wolli Creek Rd 1185
28 Kimpton St 950
7 Judd St 830
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
DOLLS POINT RANK 257
APARTMENTS 473 537 13.7% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Malua St 1100
B07/145-147 Russell Av 1050
G05/172-174 Russell Av 1050
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
BEXLEY NORTH RANK 288
HOUSES 760 748 -1.6% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
9 Heath St 1125
27 Coveney St 1110
22 NewIllawarra Rd 980
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
CARINGBAH SOUTH RANK 92
HOUSES 885 910 2.8% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 896 760 -15.1% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Irwine Rd 3950
30 Beauford Av 3225
8 Cumbee La 2780
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BARDEN RIDGE RANK 309
HOUSES 718 725 1.0% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
35 Australia Rd 995
11 Bain Pl 970
8 Edwards Pl 968
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
BLAKEHURST RANK 155
HOUSES 939 935 -0.4% 2.0%
TOP THREE SALES
139 Stuart St 2700
10 Cheddar St 1850
118 Stuart St 1828
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
CARLTON RANK 276
HOUSES 735 716 -2.6% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 448 440 -1.7% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Paris St 1250
31 Edward St 1230
35 GranthamSt 1067
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
ENGADINE RANK 329
HOUSES 588 585 -0.4% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 399 397 -0.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
18 Peppermint Gr 1260
33 Thurlgona Rd 900
14 Ferntree Rd 825
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
GRAYS POINT RANK 229
HOUSES 835 830 -0.6% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
92 Mansion Point Rd 1950
20 Kingfisher Cr 1750
42 Moyran Pde 1300
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
CARSS PARK RANK 153
HOUSES 983 939 -4.5% 1.6%
TOP THREE SALES
97 Carwar Av 1490
24 Benwerrin Av 1420
35b Carwar Av 1285
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
BONNET BAY RANK 308
HOUSES 730 728 -0.3% 1.6%
TOP THREE SALES
9 Wilson Pl 992
6 McKinley Av 980
11 McKinley Av 950
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
BARDWELL PARK RANK 253
HOUSES 785 799 1.8% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
54 Darley Rd 1150
25 Stotts Av 991
5 Churchill St 930
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
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57 Greenhills St 955
24 Greenhills St 820
22 Torquay St 790
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GYMEA RANK 280
HOUSES 635 668 5.1% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 445 460 3.4% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
116a North West ArmRd 1251
83 North West ArmRd 1200
81 Chapman St 965
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
GYMEA BAY RANK 238
HOUSES 845 818 -3.3% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
110 Ellesmere Rd 2050
133 Bunarba Rd 1502
130 Ellesmere Rd 1470
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
HEATHCOTE RANK 380
HOUSES 590 586 -0.7% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
19 ForumDr 890
2 King St 885
10 Tecoma St 790
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
HURSTVILLE RANK 204
HOUSES 776 840 8.2% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 470 499 6.1% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
17 Donald St 1750
44 Clevedon Rd 1630
150 Carrington Av 1625
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
ILLAWONG RANK 262
HOUSES 718 777 8.2% 2.6%
TOP THREE SALES
12 Maxwell Cl 1480
20 McPherson Pl 1350
19 Thompson Av 1350
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
JANNALI RANK 335
HOUSES 585 615 5.1% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 385 335 -13.0% 0.7%
TOP THREE SALES
55 Wattle Rd 1065
73 Seventh Av 981
41 The Circle 880
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
KAREELA RANK 300
HOUSES 743 735 -1.0% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Rani Pl 1035
89 Siandra Dr 880
29 Tradewinds Pl 880
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KINGSGROVE RANK 273
HOUSES 706 750 6.2% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
52 Moorefields Rd 1190
123 Wolli St 1175
123 Chapel St 1120
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
HURSTVILLE GROVE RANK 151
HOUSES 954 946 -0.8% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
8 The Crescent 2180
102 Waitara Pde 2160
47 Seymour St 1950
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
KANGAROO POINT RANK 11
TOP THREE SALES
11 Boorroo St 3200
7 St Lukes Wy 2460
23 kangaroo point rd 2100
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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KIRRAWEE RANK 318
HOUSES 640 630 -1.5% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 410 394 -4.0% 2.4%
TOP THREE SALES
438 President Av 875
108 Auburn St 865
28 Kirrawee Av 851
Houses
3%+
Apartments
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KOGARAH RANK 285
HOUSES 660 703 6.4% 3.0%
APARTMENTS 439 420 -4.3% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
25 Union St 1520
71 Ocean St 1075
81 Ocean St 1055
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
KOGARAH BAY RANK 186
HOUSES 1025 890 -13.1% 1.7%
TOP THREE SALES
118 Park Rd 1940
53 Payten St 1330
91 Park Rd 1300
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KURNELL RANK 336
HOUSES 580 665 14.7% 5.0%
TOP THREE SALES
118 Prince Charles Pde 1425
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
KYEEMAGH RANK 231
HOUSES 870 830 -4.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
6/49a Mutch Av 1165
46 Mutch Av 1130
9 Owen Av 980
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
KYLE BAY RANK 72
HOUSES 1300 1203 -7.5% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
71d Kyle Pde 3450
71A Kyle Pde 2500
6 Cross St 2170
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LOFTUS RANK 368
HOUSES 585 615 5.1% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
138 National Av 970
88 National Av 745
9 Sixth Av 727
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
LUGARNO RANK 260
HOUSES 845 780 -7.7% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
64 Moons Av 1475
8 Riverside Dr 1405
59a Lugarno Pde 1175
Houses
0%+
Apartments
n/a
MENAI RANK 268
HOUSES 649 684 5.4% 4.4%
APARTMENTS 465 470 1.1% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Treborth Pl 1060
7 James Cl 1020
10 Butler Cl 1010
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
MIRANDA RANK 296
HOUSES 680 673 -1.0% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 422 430 1.9% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
41 Matson Cr 1692
24 Anzac St 1185
54 Kareena Rd 1165
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
LILLI PILLI RANK 86
HOUSES 1250 1183 -5.4% 1.8%
TOP THREE SALES
34 North East Cr 2450
10 Koala Rd 1820
14 Bareena St 1425
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MAIANBAR RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
14 Cullen La 765
44 Cullen La 640
2/50 Pacific Cr 555
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
MONTEREY RANK 233
HOUSES 830 776 -6.5% 1.3%
APARTMENTS 457 475 3.9% 2.8%
TOP THREE SALES
87 Culver St 1810
167 The Grand Parade 1675
96 Barton St 1501
Houses
0%+
Apartments
5%+
South
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PEAKHURST RANK 202
HOUSES 640 650 1.6% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 685 650 -5.1% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
103 Ogilvy St 1100
20 Elwin St 960
81 Lawrence St 950
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
NARWEE RANK 324
HOUSES 597 608 1.8% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 361 400 10.8% 6.2%
TOP THREE SALES
66d MountviewAv 860
27 Weston Av 812
74a Karne St N 780
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
OATLEY RANK 189
HOUSES 880 870 -1.1% 2.8%
APARTMENTS 468 490 4.8% 3.1%
TOP THREE SALES
2a Algernon St 2800
38 Annette St 2400
112 Myall St 2350
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
PEAKHURST HEIGHTS RANK 281
HOUSES 771 756 -2.0% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
208a Lorraine St 1020
48 Waterside Pde 974
17 ViewSt 920
Houses
<0%
Apartments
n/a
PENSHURST RANK 282
HOUSES 713 740 3.8% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 390 407 4.2% 4.4%
TOP THREE SALES
7 George St 1310
16 Belmont Av 1202
83 Cambridge St 1158
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
OYSTER BAY RANK 286
HOUSES 738 750 1.6% 3.4%
TOP THREE SALES
11 Juvenis Av 2050
43 Green Point Rd 1900
63a Green Point Rd 1555
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
ROCKDALE RANK 277
HOUSES 658 715 8.7% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 430 435 1.2% 2.3%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Clarence Rd 1170
120 Gibbes St 1086
194 Frederick St 10000
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
RAMSGATE RANK 337
HOUSES 686 665 -3.0% 0.7%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Tonbridge St 1400
2 Dillon St 915
48 Margate St 910
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SANDRINGHAM RANK 100
HOUSES 1290 1111 -13.9% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
26 Primrose Av 2285
80 Clareville Av 1730
2 Waldron St 1520
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
RAMSGATE BEACH RANK 303
HOUSES 581 640 10.2% 3.9%
APARTMENTS 455 437 -4.0% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
162 Ramsgate Rd 1350
10 Alfred St 1275
251d The Grand Pde 1200
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
TAREN POINT RANK 113
HOUSES 845 1070 >25.0% 7.0%
TOP THREE SALES
59 Holt Rd 2550
85 Holt Rd 2400
23 Holt Rd 2140
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SUTHERLAND RANK 320
HOUSES 580 573 -1.3% 3.2%
APARTMENTS 402 434 7.9% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
15 River Rd 890
31B Kurrajong St 865
59 Leonay St 775
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
SYLVANIA RANK 193
HOUSES 738 755 2.4% 3.4%
APARTMENTS 430 570 >25% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
46 HarrowSt 2100
63 Tara St 1905
22/1-9 Florida St 1850
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
TURRELLA RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
24a Walker St 740
47 Knoll Av 723
4 Knoll Av 715
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
YARRAWARRAH RANK 374
HOUSES 623 598 -4.0% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Yarra Vista Ct 880
12 Derby Pl 765
29 Urana Rd 765
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
WOOLOOWARE RANK 244
HOUSES 864 850 -1.6% 4.5%
APARTMENTS 353 410 16.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
13 Church St 1470
10 English St 1428
23 Trickett Rd 1425
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
WORONORA RANK 297
HOUSES 760 740 -2.6% 4.2%
TOP THREE SALES
173 Prices Cct 1340
161 Prices Cct 1205
43 Liffey Pl 1155
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
YOWIE BAY RANK 138
HOUSES 928 970 4.6% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
23b Yellambie St 1975
2 NottinghamPl 1700
151 Attunga Rd 1675
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
SANS SOUCI RANK 252
HOUSES 776 770 -0.8% 2.3%
APARTMENTS 459 445 -2.9% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
179 The Promenade 1850
141-143 The Promenade 1725
58 Vista St 1560
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
RIVERWOOD RANK 312
HOUSES 558 584 4.6% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 441 458 3.7% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Morotai Av 929
17 Short Rd 876
74b Karne St 780
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
SYLVANIA WATERS RANK 179
HOUSES 1100 1161 5.5% 5.0%
APARTMENTS 395 396 0.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
61 James Cook Isl 2400
56 Roper Cr 2120
3 Barcoo Island 2000
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
WATERFALL RANK N/A
TOP THREE SALES
49 Warabin St 615
23 Tharawal La 585
39 Yanagang St 540
Houses
n/a
Apartments
n/a
WORONORA HEIGHTS RANK 283
HOUSES 748 755 1.0% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
7 Egret Pl 977
43 Warrangarree Dr 900
5 Lorikeet Cl 894
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
South
MORTDALE RANK 301
HOUSES 655 678 3.5% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 396 411 3.7% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
37 Balmoral Rd 1185
27 St Catherine St 1113
37 Scott St 1080
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
PORT HACKING RANK 64
HOUSES 1175 1240 5.5% 3.7%
TOP THREE SALES
36 Sandbar Pl 3525
48B Turriell Point Rd 2500
13 Sandbar Pl 1690
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
SOUTH HURSTVILLE RANK 297
HOUSES 673 658 -2.2% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 463 435 -6.0% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
20 The Esplanade 1200
47 George St 1158
9 The Mall 1100
Houses
0%+
Apartments
3%+
WOLLI CREEK RANK 169
APARTMENTS 495 509 2.8% 2.1%
TOP THREE SALES
804/20 Brodie Spark Dr 840
102/8-10 Brodie Spark Dr 800
2/8-10 Brodie Spark Dr 660
Houses
n/a
Apartments
5%+
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Property Monitors recordedan11.5 per cent
increase for 2012, but its senior economist,
Dr AndrewWilson, says it will be difficult to
repeat the performance in2013.
It becomes anaffordability block for
buyers, who thenbeginlooking to adjacent
areas, inthis case west andsouth-west,
Wilson says.
But the chief auctioneer at Richardson&
Wrench, Peter Baldwin, still has Canterbury-
Bankstownnear the topof his list for growth,
saying the best-performing markets in2013
will be those withproperties under the
Sydney medianprice of $656,000for houses
and$475,000for strata properties.
Baldwinhas highlightedHurlstone Park,
Belfield, Campsie, CroydonPark, Greenacre,
Condell Park, Yagoona, Panania, Revesby and
Padstowas having potential to outperform
the market.
The licensee of Alliance Real Estate,
Charlie Garcia, says buyers withdouble
incomes andno childrenare pushing up
prices inPanania, Revesby andPadstow,
attractedby updatedshopping centres and
towncentre improvements including extra
parking, more greenery andnewfootpaths.
Originally, this was a postwar home area
withhomes built inthe 1940s and1950s,
Garcia says. Those owners are now
downsizing andtree-changing, andyoung
couples are coming in, knocking these houses
downandrebuilding. These young couples
are looking to start a family. We have about
15 schools inthe area, plus the University of
WesternSydney is also a big drawcard.
The principal of Ray White Bankstown,
Charlie Sioud, says buyers fromthe inner
west are competing withlocals onproperties
pricedabout $500,000, witha shortage of
supply compounding demand. Also popular
are houses onlarger blocks where investors
canadda granny flat anddouble their rent.
Rents went uparound5 per cent in2012
andit looks like well get more growththis
year, withour vacancy factor pretty low,
Sioudsays.
Garcia says rents inthe Revesby area rose
7 per cent in2012 andwill keepgoing up. He
says the Georges River is also supporting
prices at the topof the market.
Garcia says his agency soldabout 16 homes
pricedat more than$1.1 millionin2012.
Picnic Point is a standout, the jewel inthe
crown, he says. It attracts the more
established, older families
who are living the lifestyle
of the river andnational
park andare happy to drive
to the station.
The news is not so good
for vendors with$1 million-
plus properties inCampsie.
Laing+Simmons Campsie
agent George Arrage says
buyers for top-endhouses
inthe largely Asiansuburb
are fewandfar between,
withsmaller-scale, five-
bedroomtownhouses the
preferredoptionfor
upgraders. Campsie buyers
are also snapping upnew
units inAustralands ClemtonPark
development, where units start at $395,000.
Newunits are the flavour of the monthin
Bankstown, where the managing director of
Elders Bankstown, JosephMouwad, says
demandis outstripping supply, pushing
prices up. About 30 per cent of buyers are
first-home buyers; the rest are investors
looking for a goodreturn, he says.
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houses
5%
apartments
5%
Canterbury-
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BANKSTOWN RANK 360
HOUSES 505 522 3.3% 3.8%
APARTMENTS 312 320 2.6% 2.7%
TOP THREE SALES
58 Conway Rd 978
16a AllumSt 920
61 Gardenia Av 920
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BASS HILL RANK 421
HOUSES 465 500 7.5% 3.6%
TOP THREE SALES
41 Clarke St 860
123 Lucinda Av 765
32 Lucinda Av 710
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BELFIELD RANK 322
HOUSES 710 683 -3.9% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
8 Seymour Pde 1270
75 Bruce Av 1230
8 Omaha St 1197
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
CHESTER HILL RANK 457
HOUSES 448 460 2.7% 3.3%
TOP THREE SALES
3 Melrose St 850
119 PriamSt 750
78 Marks La 710
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
CONDELL PARK RANK 330
HOUSES 530 540 1.9% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 485 435 -10.2% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
70 Cragg St 1300
42 Mitchell St 1100
27 Cragg St 926
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
MILPERRA RANK 396
HOUSES 563 550 -2.3% 3.0%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Links Av 820
51 Martin Cr 790
55 Pozieres Av 762
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
MOUNT LEWIS RANK 387
HOUSES 585 561 -4.1% n/a
TOP THREE SALES
45a Noble Av 850
70 Old Kent Rd 648
2 Harold St 624
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
REGENTS PARK RANK 365
HOUSES 498 520 4.5% 4.0%
APARTMENTS 312 310 -0.7% 0.3%
TOP THREE SALES
20 Maunder St 995
21 Lewis St 660
1 Cutcliffe Av 650
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
REVESBY RANK 274
HOUSES 560 574 2.5% 4.1%
APARTMENTS 444 538 21.2% 5.5%
TOP THREE SALES
61 Marco Av 1012
96 Albert St 956
81 Beaconsfield St 783
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
EAST HILLS RANK 392
HOUSES 549 554 0.9% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
25 Burbank Av 1790
21 Burbank Av 1531
488 Henry Lawson Dr 1175
Houses
3%+
Apartments
n/a
PADSTOW RANK 255
HOUSES 563 570 1.3% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 535 608 13.6% 6.1%
TOP THREE SALES
66 Courtney Rd 930
128 Faraday Rd 890
12 Werona Av 805
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
REVESBY HEIGHTS RANK 357
HOUSES 580 630 8.6% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
28 Bardo Cct 830
316 The River Rd 693
15 Edinburgh Dr 690
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
BELMORE RANK 327
HOUSES 598 640 7.1% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 310 330 6.5% 5.1%
TOP THREE SALES
68 Knox St 1185
48 Waverley St 1135
20 Trafalgar St 1085
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
GEORGES HALL RANK 394
HOUSES 530 550 3.8% 3.8%
TOP THREE SALES
31 Surrey Av 870
32 Georges Cr 780
2a Foley St 768
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
PADSTOWHEIGHTS RANK 362
HOUSES 575 625 8.7% 3.9%
TOP THREE SALES
42 Clancy St 950
9 Clair Cr 845
67 Chamberlain Rd 820
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
ROSELANDS RANK 341
HOUSES 600 610 1.7% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 324 320 -1.1% 4.8%
TOP THREE SALES
51 Penshurst Rd 1250
46 McCallumSt 1000
97 Stoddart St 830
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
BIRRONG RANK 434
HOUSES 448 485 8.2% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
89 Hill Rd 608
40 Hill Rd 570
83 Hill Rd 562
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
SEFTON RANK 454
HOUSES 454 466 2.7% 2.9%
TOP THREE SALES
15 Batt St 715
15c Hector St 600
173 Wellington Rd 585
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
GREENACRE RANK 342
HOUSES 500 543 8.5% 3.6%
APARTMENTS 360 405 12.5% 4.0%
TOP THREE SALES
76 Mimosa Rd 1150
107 Acacia Av 960
81 Northcote Rd 950
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
PANANIA RANK 248
HOUSES 555 585 5.4% 4.3%
TOP THREE SALES
26a-32 Eddie Av 1900
31 TyalgumAv 931
8 Sydney St 860
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
CAMPSIE RANK 307
HOUSES 630 689 9.4% 4.9%
APARTMENTS 356 375 5.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Fletcher St 1038
12a Gordon St 1007
29 Frederick St 970
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
HURLSTONE PARK RANK 241
HOUSES 801 805 0.5% 4.1%
APARTMENTS 415 445 7.3% 4.1%
TOP THREE SALES
128 Duntroon St 1250
40 Foord Av 1170
168 Duntroon St 1140
Houses
3%+
Apartments
3%+
PICNIC POINT RANK 332
HOUSES 649 668 2.9% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
89 Ramsay Rd 1425
97 Ramsay Rd 1290
882 Henry Lawson Dr 1200
Houses
5%+
Apartments
n/a
WILEY PARK RANK 368
HOUSES 473 526 11.2% 5.1%
TOP THREE SALES
75 Denman Av 1240
17 Hillcrest St 1000
12 Alice St S 740
Houses
5%+
Apartments
3%+
YAGOONA RANK 371
HOUSES 460 479 4.1% 3.1%
APARTMENTS 305 340 11.5% 3.2%
TOP THREE SALES
2 Brodie St 760
22 Smith Rd 728
527 Hume Hwy 721
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
PUNCHBOWL RANK 378
HOUSES 485 490 1.0% 3.5%
APARTMENTS 260 292 12.3% 5.3%
TOP THREE SALES
71 Lancaster Av 930
87 Mount Lewis Av 891
76 James St 866
Houses
3%+
Apartments
5%+
LAKEMBA RANK 375
HOUSES 490 500 2.0% 3.3%
APARTMENTS 255 272 6.6% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
1045-1047 Canterbury Rd 1040
114 Moreton St 935
115 Dennis St 880
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
CANTERBURY RANK 269
HOUSES 680 685 0.7% 4.2%
APARTMENTS 438 465 6.2% 4.5%
TOP THREE SALES
6 Bellbird St 965
14 James St 903
31 Allen St 870
Houses
5%+
Apartments
5%+
ASHBURY RANK 192
HOUSES 875 880 0.6% 3.5%
TOP THREE SALES
33 Goodlet St 1466
33 Woodlands Rd 1455
65 Hay St 1385
Houses
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