32 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
32 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
3 bed house on 474m² in Scotch Hill | two-storey contemporary with study and solar | premium family pocket near Auburn South Primary | priced well above Hawthorn’s typical house stock
This property holds a clear competitive edge through its modern two-storey form, which stands apart from the older period homes that dominate much of the street. The 474m² land size, while not the largest in the immediate area, is paired with a 213m² building footprint that leaves room for outdoor space without feeling cramped. High ceilings, light-filled interiors, and a well-kept finish signal a house that has been maintained rather than merely staged for sale. The Scotch Hill location is genuinely prestigious, and the zoning for Auburn South Primary adds practical appeal for families who want a walkable school run. This house serves best a buyer who values contemporary comfort over heritage charm, and who is prepared to pay for a move-in-ready home in a tightly held pocket.
What may materially affect value is the yield picture, which sits at roughly 1.3–1.4% based on the estimated rent of $1,000 per week. That is low even for Hawthorn, and it points to a market driven by owner-occupiers rather than investors. The absence of heritage or flood overlays reduces constraint risk, but it also means the house competes on its own merits rather than on scarcity of redevelopment potential. The two-storey layout with a study may appeal strongly to working professionals, yet the lack of a pool or oversized garden could limit comparison with the street’s larger prestige offerings. Buyers should weigh whether the modern condition justifies the premium over older homes that might offer more land for the same money.
|| Comparable Sales: 79 Illawarra Road sold around $4.0M–$4.4M with pool and architect design; 19 Illawarra Road sold as 4 bed on 820m² | Property Price Band: $3.6M–$3.9M | Value Drivers: modern condition, land size relative to building, Scotch Hill location and school catchment
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 32 Illawarra Road, Hawthorn VIC 3122
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Value Risk
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Planning Risk
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Market Insight
Hawthorn remains a premium inner-east Melbourne market, with median house prices around $2.8–2.9 million and units near $558,000–580,000. Demand is driven by affluent professionals and families in finance, tech, and medicine, plus downsizers and university-linked investors. House price trends are mixed: recent annual changes range from -8.0% to +9%, reflecting rate sensitivity and volatility, while units are flat to slightly negative (-2.0% to 0%). Houses sell in 33–42 days. House rents vary widely ($695–$950/week) but units are stable around $550/week, with gross yields of 1.78% for houses and 4.97–5.1% for units. Connectivity via train, tram, Monash and Eastern Freeways, school catchments including Hawthorn Secondary and Auburn South Primary, and proximity to hospitals and universities support demand. However, entry prices above $2.8m limit buyer depth, heritage overlays restrict supply, and premium mortgages raise sensitivity to interest rates.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 79 Illawarra Road sold around $4.0M–$4.4M with pool and architect design; 19 Illawarra Road sold as 4 bed on 820m² | Property Price Band: $3.6M–$3.9M | Value Drivers: modern condition, land size relative to building, Scotch Hill location and school catchment
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
474m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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