105/6 Cape Street, Dickson ACT 2602
105/6 Cape Street, Dickson ACT 2602
2 bed / 1 bath / 1 car | 2nd floor, 2018 build | EER 6, FTTP | Resort-style amenities, inner-north | Rent ~$650–$700/wk
This unit holds a clear competitive edge in Dickson’s apartment market: it is newer than most local stock, finished to a premium standard with ducted heating and cooling, stone benchtops, and quality appliances, and sits within a complex offering a pool, gym, and cinema. The second-floor position provides lift access and a manageable footprint, while the inner-north location near light rail, dining, and the CBD makes it highly practical. It suits professionals, first-home buyers, and downsizers who want low-maintenance living with strong rental appeal, and it competes well against older units in the suburb that lack comparable amenity or energy efficiency.
The 1-bathroom configuration may temper rental income slightly compared to 2-bathroom peers, and the apartment’s value could be influenced by aspect and outlook, which are not confirmed for this specific unit. Strata fees and the shared nature of the building’s facilities are ongoing costs to weigh, while urban noise from nearby arterial activity might affect lighter sleepers. The property’s modern build and amenity package should support steady demand, but price outcomes may vary with floor level, views, and how the internal layout compares to same-building alternatives.
|| Comparable Sales: 107/6 Cape Street sold $568,000; 415/6 Cape Street sold $477,000 | Property Price Band: $550K–$650K | Value Drivers: Modern finishes, building amenities, rental yield potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 105/6 Cape Street, Dickson ACT 2602
Checks found:
Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
Dickson’s market is split. Houses are mid-correction, with the median price at $1.02 million after a 7.33% annual decline and a further 1.78% fall last quarter. Units are steadier, holding at $590,000, down 1.34% annually but up 4.98% quarter-on-quarter. Demand centres on first-home buyers, activated by the federal 5% deposit scheme, which explains elevated unit activity: 98 unit sales against 39 house sales in the past year. Houses take 34 days to sell, pointing to measured turnover. Rental returns reinforce the divergence—units yield 5.39% versus houses at 3.39%, both with a $650 weekly median rent. The unit segment, with its higher yield and buyer pool, carries the suburb’s near-term momentum. The constraint is house price softness, which may persist if affordability pressures and interest-rate sensitivity remain.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 107/6 Cape Street sold $568,000; 415/6 Cape Street sold $477,000 | Property Price Band: $550K–$650K | Value Drivers: Modern finishes, building amenities, rental yield potential
Bedrooms
2
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
1.8 acres
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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