34 Caterpillar Road, Success WA 6164
34 Caterpillar Road, Success WA 6164
4-bed family house with theatre and side access | near train and shopping | tightly held owner-occupied suburb | low-maintenance paved yard | good rental demand
The property is viewed as a competitively strong family house within its suburb, being distinguished by a theatre room and a fully paved, low-maintenance outdoor area. Side access is regarded as a practical advantage for buyers needing caravan or boat storage, a feature not commonly found in this price segment. The configuration serves owner-occupier families best, particularly those seeking a move-in-ready home with separate living zones and a functional layout. Proximity to rail and retail is seen as reinforcing everyday convenience, while the tightly held nature of the area is expected to support stable long-term demand. Overall presentation is considered practical rather than premium, but the combination of four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a double garage with shoppers’ entry is well aligned with mainstream family expectations.
Price may be influenced more by build age and exact finishes than by configuration, with material choices for benchtops and flooring playing a role. The fully paved yard could be viewed as reducing garden upkeep, though it may limit appeal for buyers wanting established landscaping. Current rental demand might provide a floor for investor interest, while owner-occupier competition is likely to be the main pricing driver. Side access and the theatre room could broaden appeal, but presentation and condition are expected to be pivotal in achieving the higher end of the range.
>>Comparable Sales: 12 Caterpillar Road (4/2/2, 496m²) sold $1,100,000 | Property Price Band: $1.1M–$1.2M | Value Drivers: condition, layout, side access
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 34 Caterpillar Road, Success WA 6164
Checks found:
Value Risk
1
Liquidity Risk
2
Planning Risk
Income Risk
Execution Risk
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Market Insight
Success, in Perth’s outer southern suburbs, is positioned as a family-oriented market with rapid price appreciation: houses hit a median of $830,000 (14.2% annual growth) and units $557,500 (19.9%). Demand is led by 30–39-year-old professionals, mostly mortgaged, drawn to quality school catchments, bus links to Cockburn Central, and Beeliar Regional Park. Houses sell in just 12 days, reflecting scarce listings and intense buyer competition. Gross rental yields of 4.7% for houses and 5.6% for units, alongside 11.4% capital growth, attract investors. Future growth is underpinned by WA’s 2.2% population expansion; however, affordability is stretched relative to median household earnings, and with 74% of owners holding mortgages, rate rises pose a clear risk. Tight supply-only 13 listings-limits choice but supports prices.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Bedrooms
4
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
477m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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