1/9A Grubb Avenue, Traralgon VIC 3844
1/9A Grubb Avenue, Traralgon VIC 3844
Established West End house | 3-bed family layout | mid-size block with yard | quiet street near schools and shops | solid entry-level buy
This property sits in the established family-home pocket of West End, where the housing stock is mostly older single-level houses on generous blocks. The configuration here is straightforward: three bedrooms, one bathroom, and room for a car or two, which suits first-home buyers, young families, and investors wanting reliable rental demand. The land-to-building ratio is favourable, meaning the yard is substantial relative to the footprint, and that is a genuine point of difference compared to newer townhouse product in the area. It is not a prestige address, but it is a practical, amenity-driven location with schools, sporting facilities, and daily shopping within easy reach. The buyer it serves best is someone looking for a liveable family home with room to add value over time, rather than a move-in-ready showpiece.
The value picture here may be shaped by how much updating has been done. Some houses in this pocket have been cosmetically refreshed with new paint and flooring, while others remain closer to original condition, and that difference can shift price meaningfully. The single-level layout is broadly appealing, but the bathroom count and older build era might limit appeal for buyers wanting more modern convenience. Renovation potential is real, given the block size, but the extent of work needed will influence what a buyer is willing to pay. The street itself has a mix of detached houses and townhouses, so the immediate context is varied, which might temper the price ceiling compared to purely detached streets.
|| Comparable Sales: 12 Grubb Avenue sold at $325,000, 16 Grubb Avenue sold at $410,000 | Property Price Band: $400,000–$500,000 | Value Drivers: land size, renovation level, and layout suitability for families
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 1/9A Grubb Avenue, Traralgon VIC 3844
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
1
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Traralgon, the Latrobe Valley’s main service centre, combines V/Line rail and highway access to Melbourne. Demand is led by 30-39 year old mortgaged families, with 27% under 18 and a large share in community and personal services. House prices have risen to a $535,000-$575,000 median across sources, with 6.9-8% annual growth and 711 sales in the past year. Units lag, holding at $320,000-$350,000 with near-flat growth. Gross yields are 4.73% for houses and 5.88% for units, while median weekly rents sit at $492 and $370 respectively. Population growth of 7.92% since 2016 and rising house rents underpin demand. Constraints include slower unit turnover at 58-84 days and regional rate sensitivity, with house values ranging from $460,000 to $780,000 by bedroom count.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 12 Grubb Avenue sold at $325,000, 16 Grubb Avenue sold at $410,000 | Property Price Band: $400,000–$500,000 | Value Drivers: land size, renovation level, and layout suitability for families
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
1
Parking
1
Land
287m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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