12/8 Berrigan Cres, O'Connor ACT 2602
12/8 Berrigan Cres, O’Connor ACT 2602
4 bed / 4 bath townhouse | 779 m² block | inner-north O’Connor | school catchment position | larger-format family stock
This townhouse holds a rare configuration for the street: four bedrooms and four bathrooms across a substantial 779 m² block, placing it at the larger, more amenity-dense end of local townhouse stock. The four-bathroom layout gives genuine flexibility for families, guests, or multi-generational living, while the block size offers outdoor space that most comparable townhouses lack. The Lyneham Primary and High School catchment, combined with Dickson College access, makes this particularly suited to family buyers seeking established inner-north convenience without trading down on space. Its position within a mixed streetscape of older homes and townhouse formats adds character, though the property’s size and configuration give it a distinct edge over the smaller units nearby.
The block size and four-bathroom layout may materially shape value, as they allow for uses beyond a standard townhouse—extended entertaining, landscaping, or potential future adjustments if zoning permits. The mixed-age streetscape might mean less uniformity than a newer complex, but the established setting and proximity to ANU, Braddon, and Black Mountain trails could offset that. Buyers should weigh the balance between the premium for rare size and the reality that the property is still legally a townhouse, which may appeal differently to owner-occupiers versus investors. The 2020 sale at $975,000 for the underlying block suggests established price momentum, though current market conditions will ultimately set the ceiling.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 12/8 Berrigan Cres, O’Connor ACT 2602
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
Planning Risk
2
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
1
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Market Insight
O’Connor, in Canberra’s inner north, is a tightly held market of 5,492 residents. Demand is driven by professionals and public servants aged 35–54, with proximity to the ANU and government precincts underpinning commuter appeal. House prices have climbed sharply, with medians ranging from $1.618m to $1.7m and annual growth between 11.47% and 24.07% depending on source. Houses sell in 42–72 days, while units—median $600k–$630k—show mixed momentum, with growth from 11.5% to -9.8%. Gross house yields are thin at 2.67%, but units offer 4.92–5.1%. Catchment schools and limited new supply support long-term demand, yet high entry prices and weak house yields are clear constraints.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: #4 Berrigan Cres 3/1/1 sold $970k; #15 Berrigan Cres 2/2/2 sold $580k | Property Price Band: $1.0M–$1.1M | Value Drivers: block size, four-bathroom layout, school catchment position
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
4
Parking
2
Land
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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