7/9 Irilbarra Road, Canterbury VIC 3126
7/9 Irilbarra Road, Canterbury VIC 3126
Compact flat in a prestige suburb | school catchment demand | entry-level price point | limited apartment stock | strong rental yield
This is a rare entry point into Canterbury, where the housing market is dominated by large period homes on substantial blocks. A two-bedroom flat apartment on an 847 m² lot means the unit itself likely sits within a small low-rise block, offering a lower-maintenance lifestyle without sacrificing the suburb’s established address. The estimated rent of $550 per week against a $586,000 value suggests a gross yield near 4.9%, which is solid for this area and will appeal to investors or downsizers seeking steady returns. The school catchments, including Balwyn Primary and Canterbury Girls Secondary College, add genuine long-term demand from families who want access to strong public education without paying for a full house. This property serves best as a sensible first purchase, a downsizing option, or a rental investment in a suburb where compact dwellings are uncommon.
The sale history shows a 2021 purchase at $625,000, which is above the current estimated value, so price expectations may need to be tempered. The lack of a car space in the record could limit appeal for some buyers, and the flat configuration may not attract the same premium as a detached house in this suburb. The absence of heritage or environmental overlays gives flexibility for future renovation or redevelopment, but the unit’s shared-title structure means any changes would require body corporate consent. Buyers should weigh the strong rental demand and school catchment appeal against the more modest configuration, and consider how the property’s condition and internal layout might influence its final market price.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 7/9 Irilbarra Road, Canterbury VIC 3126
Checks found:
Value Risk
2
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Canterbury, VIC 3126 is an established blue-chip suburb in Melbourne’s inner east, commanding a median house price of $3.757 million with annual growth of 18.5%, though alternate sources suggest a cooler 11–15% range. Houses take around 40–69 days to sell, indicating balanced conditions. Demand is driven by high-income households, evidenced by strong weekly incomes, and a tightening rental market with house rents up 9.5% and unit rents up 3.8%. Units present a mixed picture: median unit price varies from $920,000 to $1.2 million, with growth either declining 7.5% or surging 25.7% depending on source. Gross rental yields remain modest for houses at 2.0% and higher for units at 3.9%. With 100–127 house sales annually, turnover is thin, a hallmark of tightly held prestige stock. Future growth relies on continued demand from affluent families; the high entry price remains the key constraint, magnifying rate sensitivity.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 107/188 Canterbury Road sold for $1.38M; 7 Victoria Avenue listed higher on 926 m² | Property Price Band: $550K–$650K | Value Drivers: school catchment, rental yield, unit condition, lot size potential
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
-
Land
847m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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