10 Cushing Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204
10 Cushing Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204
3 bed 2 bath townhouse | family-focused Bentleigh pocket | McKinnon zone pull | low-maintenance modern build | strong downsizer appeal
This property sits in a genuinely practical segment of Bentleigh’s market. The three-bedroom townhouse format with two car spaces is the kind of configuration that works for several buyer groups at once, which is exactly why this pocket holds value well. It is not a character home and it does not pretend to be; what it offers is a clean, contemporary layout that suits families who want the school zone without the upkeep of a detached house, and downsizers who still need room for visitors or a home office. The street itself has moved firmly toward this style of infill development, so the property sits comfortably within its immediate context rather than standing out awkwardly. That consistency is a quiet strength, because it means the buyer pool is broad and the resale story is easy to tell. The location near Centre Road retail and Bentleigh Station adds everyday convenience that reinforces demand from both owner-occupiers and investors, though the family buyer is likely the strongest fit here.
The value picture may be shaped by how the internal finishes compare to the newer stock nearby. If the kitchen and bathrooms are presented well and the living areas flow naturally to outdoor space, this property could command attention from buyers who are also considering larger townhouses further up the street. The absence of a confirmed land size or exact floor area means the price band will likely be influenced more by presentation and condition than by raw dimensions. The school zone is a genuine driver, but it is not unique to this property, so the final result may depend on how the interior is staged and whether the outdoor space feels usable. Buyers should weigh the trade-off between a smaller footprint and the convenience of being closer to the shopping strip, because that proximity tends to hold its appeal across market cycles.
|| Comparable Sales: 20B Cushing Avenue sold at $1.68M for a larger 4 bed format; 4A Cushing Avenue listed around $1.63M | Property Price Band: $1.5M–$1.6M | Value Drivers: school zone positioning, modern condition, proximity to Centre Road retail and station
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 10 Cushing Avenue, Bentleigh VIC 3204
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Bentleigh is family-oriented, with incomes 19% above Greater Melbourne and strong transport links driving demand. House values are $1.74–$1.8m, up 7.4% annually, though quarterly growth slowed to 2.03%. Units are $650k–$934k, flat annually, with a sharp −23.1% quarterly fall. Houses take 40–48 days to sell (units: 37); auction clearance dropped 19.5 pts to 60.5%, signalling a cooling market. Rental demand is steady—house rents up 5.7%, units up 3.4%—but yields are modest (houses 2.61%, units 4.13%). Over 178 houses sell annually, yet affordability and rate sensitivity are constraints, shown by slower turnover and lower clearance.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 20B Cushing Avenue sold at $1.68M for a larger 4 bed format; 4A Cushing Avenue listed around $1.63M | Property Price Band: $1.5M–$1.6M | Value Drivers: school zone positioning, modern condition, proximity to Centre Road retail and station
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
566m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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