3802/560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
3802/560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
High-floor corner 2-bed | no parking | premium amenity tower | city/Flagstaff views | strong rental demand
This property is positioned as a premium CBD offering through its high floor, corner orientation, and extensive shared facilities. The compact yet efficient floorplan is fitted with stone benchtops, Miele appliances, double glazing, and motorised blinds, while the 38th-floor outlook captures skyline and garden views. Such characteristics are uncommon among typical CBD apartments, and the unit serves professionals or downsizers seeking a lock-and-leave city base with hotel-like services. The lack of parking is seen as acceptable within this immediate context, given exceptional walkability to transport, employment, and universities.
The value may be influenced by the gap between quarterly outgoings and achievable rental return, and by the building’s reputation for premium service. Parking absence is sometimes viewed as a constraint, yet it is matched to investor preferences. Price stability may be affected by resale competition within the tower, so market timing is worth careful consideration.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 3802/560 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Melbourne 3000’s inner-city position, defined by strong walkability and established transport links to employment hubs, sustains broad demand from owner-occupiers, downsizers, investors, first home buyers, students, and returning professionals. This diverse pool is met with constrained supply, evidenced by a tight vacancy rate of 1.3% and robust sales activity up 9.8% year-on-year. House values sit at $977,579 with 5.5% annual growth, while units record $642,431 and 2.7% growth, the latter highlighting relative affordability amidst shifting buyer preference. Rental fundamentals diverge sharply: houses yield 1.84% with a $650 weekly median, units yield a strong 8.00% with $675 weekly rents, underscoring investor focus on higher-density stock. Future drivers remain supportive—population growth, urban renewal, and scarcity of quality stock—but risks are mounting. New listings, up 17.5–18%, are easing supply tightness, while rate hikes and affordability pressures are softening buyer sentiment. Victoria’s land tax regime is a further drag on investor activity.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 3912/560 Lonsdale Street sold at $441k (1-bed) | Property Price Band: $550K–$650K | Value Drivers: high floor corner aspect, premium finishes, building amenities
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
-
Land
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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