2 Orchard Road, South Lake WA 6164
2 Orchard Road, South Lake WA 6164
3-bed 1-bath house | established South Lake suburb | strong detached-house demand | family-oriented block | older build with potential
Positioned as a detached three-bedroom house, this property is regarded as a practical entry point into South Lake’s established housing market. The suburb is dominated by low-rise detached stock, and single-level layouts are consistently matched to family buyers and first-home purchasers. Short selling periods are observed for well-priced three-bedroom houses, a sign of active demand. The most distinctive edge is considered to be the land area, seen as providing clear scope for outdoor entertaining, later extensions, or a pool. The property is best suited to those seeking a straightforward family house with improvement potential retained.
Older construction may imply upgrade costs, particularly if kitchens or bathrooms are dated, and presentation is most likely to influence buyer perception given the local emphasis on practicality and land. A bushfire overlay is noted within the locality, which may affect insurance or planning decisions, while lot size might be weighed for a granny flat or additions.
>> Comparable Sales: 34 Bloodwood Circle, South Lake (3×1, 660m², 1993) circa $860k | Property Price Band: $900K to $1M | Value Drivers: land size, renovation condition, outdoor entertaining potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 2 Orchard Road, South Lake WA 6164
Checks found:
Value Risk
✓
Liquidity Risk
✕
2
Planning Risk
✕
2
Income Risk
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1
Execution Risk
✕
2
Market Insight
South Lake, within Greater Perth, is a family-dominated market with high mortgage ownership and incomes slightly below the regional average. Demand is driven by owner-occupier families, evidenced by rapid house turnover of 11–18 days and moderate annual sales of 82–92 houses, while unit activity is negligible. House prices have climbed sharply, with annual compound growth near 16.7% and a median around $818,250. Rental yields are firm at 4.61% for houses and 4.97% for units. Future growth drivers include tight supply and sustained owner-occupier demand, though risks centre on rate sensitivity given high mortgage prevalence and affordability pressures from the recent double-digit price surge.
PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
698m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst