2/652 Inkerman Road, Caulfield North VIC 3161
2/652 Inkerman Road, Caulfield North VIC 3161
Established low-rise unit | Strong owner-occupied tenure | Walkable amenity-rich pocket | 2-bed entry point | Main-road trade-off
This unit sits within a stable, older apartment block where the average owner has stayed over 18 years—a rare signal of genuine livability rather than investor churn. The configuration suits first-time buyers or downsizers wanting a practical footprint in an established inner-eastern suburb, with Caulfield Park, cafes, and transport within easy reach. The building’s age suggests solid proportions and a quieter, more spacious feel than newer high-density product, while the 2022 sale confirms active demand for this exact format.
The main-road position on Inkerman Road may introduce traffic noise, which could temper price growth compared to quieter streets nearby. The unit’s internal condition is unverified, so its value may hinge on whether it retains original finishes or has been updated—renovated units in this block appear to command stronger interest. Buyers might weigh the trade-off between the convenience and the exposure, and should consider how the apartment’s floor level and aspect affect light and privacy.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 2/652 Inkerman Road, Caulfield North VIC 3161
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Caulfield North is an established inner-city suburb drawing young professionals and families, with the dominant 20-39 age cohort, childless couples, and 58.9% owner-occupiers. Demand is anchored by Monash University Caulfield and elite school catchments including Mount Scopus and Caulfield Grammar. House prices have corrected to a $2.019M–$2.351M range, with annual growth between -1.2% and -6.0%; units sit at $575,000–$635,000, down 4.1% to 20.3%. Houses trade in 48–54 days, yet auction clearance rates remain competitive at 82.8%. Rental yields are thin for houses at 2.28% but firmer for units at up to 5.7%. Future growth relies on continued education-linked demand and transport access, though high entry prices and rate sensitivity cap upside.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 5/652 sold $532k in 2017; 2/652 sold $550k in 2022 | Property Price Band: $500k–$600k | Value Drivers: Internal condition, floor level and aspect, proximity to parkland and transport
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
787m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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