26 Collings Street, Camberwell VIC 3124
26 Collings Street, Camberwell VIC 3124
2 bed 1 bath single-level period house | 359m² compact block | Hartwell Primary & Camberwell High zones | downsizer and first-home buyer pull
This house holds a genuine edge in Camberwell because it offers a rare combination: a detached single-level period home on a manageable block, positioned inside two respected public school zones. For young professional couples or downsizers, that is a practical, low-maintenance footprint without sacrificing the feel of a traditional house. The natural light and functional layout make it liveable straight away, while the private rear garden and single garage cover the essentials. It sits comfortably below the suburb’s larger prestige family stock, which means it will attract buyers who want the Camberwell address and school access without paying for space they do not need.
The value picture may hinge on how much updating a buyer is willing to take on. The property is presented as liveable, but its finish level is not premium, so a renovation-minded buyer might see upside while someone wanting move-in perfection may factor in costs. The 359m² land size also limits major extensions, which could cap its ceiling compared to larger neighbouring houses. Its strongest price drivers are likely the school zoning, the single-level format, and the quiet tree-lined street, all of which support steady demand from a narrow but motivated buyer pool.
|| Comparable Sales: 26 Through Road sold $2.53M (4 bed, larger land) | Property Price Band: $1.3M–$1.4M | Value Drivers: school zone access, single-level layout, compact land with renovation scope
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 26 Collings Street, Camberwell VIC 3124
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Camberwell, 9km east of the CBD, occupies a desirable position with thriving commercial centres, and demand is led by families; many own detached houses outright or with mortgages, and a high share of residents are over 60, giving stable buyer depth. House medians cluster around $2.6m, with 12-month growth ranging from -1.3% to +2.1%; units sit near $900k, with change between -6.3% and +6.5%. Houses sell in 34–41 days, faster than nearby suburbs, and annual sales run between 244 and 429. Gross yields remain thin—2.1% for houses, 3.5–3.8% for units—while weekly rents are $918–$1,050 for houses and $625–$650 for units. Robust sales activity and relative speed underpin future demand, but affordability and interest-rate sensitivity are key constraints, with monthly listings at 40–105.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 26 Through Road sold $2.53M (4 bed, larger land) | Property Price Band: $1.3M–$1.4M | Value Drivers: school zone access, single-level layout, compact land with renovation scope
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
2
Land
341m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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