33 Mccormack Street, Curtin ACT 2605
33 Mccormack Street, Curtin ACT 2605
5 bed family house | large Curtin block | established leafy pocket | strong school catchment | renovation potential
This property offers a rare configuration advantage: five bedrooms in a suburb where much of the surrounding stock is original 1960s housing on substantial blocks. The layout suits growing families who want room to spread out without moving further from Canberra’s inner south. Its position on McCormack Street places it within a quiet, low-density neighbourhood that has consistently attracted owner-occupiers rather than investors, which supports price stability. The house is best suited to a buyer prioritising space and location over turn-key condition, and willing to invest in modernisation to unlock the property’s full potential.
The value picture may hinge on how the interior compares to renovated neighbours, as presentation tends to drive pricing in this pocket. Land size is a key variable; if the block aligns with the larger lots seen on the street, that adds meaningful upside. The older construction era may mean lower energy efficiency, which could be a negotiation point. Buyers should weigh the cost of updates against the benefit of securing a five-bedroom house in a sought-after school catchment, where comparable stock is limited.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 33 Mccormack Street, Curtin ACT 2605
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Market Insight
Curtin, in Canberra’s Woden Valley, is an established suburb attracting families and downsizers to quality freestanding homes within strong public-school catchments, near arterial roads, Woden Town Centre and Woden Hospital. House prices sit around $1.4–$1.47 million, with past-year growth conflicting across sources: –1.06% versus +7.3%. Units are weaker, at roughly $355,000, down 10–11%. Sales volumes of 73–77 houses and median days on market of 62–68 indicate steady turnover. House rents of $735–$780 weekly and a 2.8% gross yield reflect price levels; units yield 6.2–6.5% with median rents near $500. With 44% of owners holding mortgages, demand remains rate-sensitive; affordability caps borrowing capacity. Limited new supply supports house competition, but soft unit values and potential 2026 rate hikes constrain the market. Population growth and infrastructure proximity underpin longer-term demand.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 54 McCormack Street sold July 2025; 24 McCormack Street assessed at $830–$880/week rent | Property Price Band: $1.8M–$1.9M | Value Drivers: five-bedroom layout, block size, renovation potential
Bedrooms
5
Bathroom
3
Parking
2
Land
748m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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