18 Walhallow Street, Hawker ACT 2614
18 Walhallow Street, Hawker ACT 2614
3-bed detached house | 313 m² block | 1978 build | EER 2.5 | compact single-level layout
This property offers a rare combination in Hawker: a true detached house on a compact block, giving you private outdoor space and single-level living that townhouses in the area simply cannot match. The 124 m² floor plan is efficient rather than expansive, and the late-1970s construction means solid bones with scope to update. It suits first-home buyers wanting a house without strata fees, or downsizers seeking ground-floor convenience with a manageable garden. The location within walking distance of Hawker Shops and the primary school catchment adds genuine everyday utility, making it a practical family start point.
The 2.5 EER rating may translate into higher heating and cooling costs, particularly in Canberra winters, so budget for potential insulation or window upgrades. The compact 313 m² block limits extension potential, though the single-level form keeps future renovation costs lower than a two-storey equivalent. Rental demand appears steady given the house format and school catchment, which could support an investment strategy if circumstances change. The older build may require immediate attention to kitchen or bathroom condition, so a thorough inspection before committing is advisable.
|| Comparable Sales: 3-bed townhouse at 6/8 Walhallow Street sold $745,000; 3-bed house on similar block sold $780,000 nearby | Property Price Band: $750,000–$850,000 | Value Drivers: land size, single-level layout, school catchment proximity, renovation potential
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 18 Walhallow Street, Hawker ACT 2614
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Hawker, in Canberra’s Gungahlin district, is a family-oriented suburb with a median house price of $1.1 million and units at $400,000. Buyer demand is led by established families, reflected in a median age of 44 and recent sales of four-to-five-bedroom houses. Houses have corrected sharply, down 12.35% annually, while units rose 8.11%. Market churn is brisk: houses sell in 23 days, with just 27 house sales and 20 unit sales over the past year. Rental demand is firm, with vacancy rates of 0.62% for houses and 0.97% for units, and weekly rents of $655 and $480, respectively. Access to local bus routes, the West Belconnen health hub, and catchment schools including Hawker Primary and Canberra High supports ongoing family appeal. However, stock on the market for houses has tripled year-on-year, a constraint that, combined with steep house-price declines, points to affordability pressures and rate sensitivity underpinning current weakness.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 3-bed townhouse at 6/8 Walhallow Street sold $745,000; 3-bed house on similar block sold $780,000 nearby | Property Price Band: $750,000–$850,000 | Value Drivers: land size, single-level layout, school catchment proximity, renovation potential
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
1
Land
313m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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