7 Macafee Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450
7 Macafee Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450
3-bed plus study on 685m² | 2012 brick, low-maintenance | Near Botanic Gardens and Mill precinct | Ideal for families or downsizers | Private garden, walkable to town
It is built as a 2012 brick residence, making it a rare modern option in a suburb known for older housing. The three-bedroom, two-bath layout with a separate study and double garage is configured for practical family living, and the property is presented in immaculate condition on a 685m² allotment with a private garden. Its location, within easy reach of the Botanic Gardens, The Mill precinct, schools, and the town centre, is considered a major advantage, particularly for buyers seeking walkable regional living. The suburb’s household profile, dominated by separate houses with an average of 2.8 bedrooms, is well served by this type of offering, so strong owner-occupier demand is expected from families and downsizers.
Value may be influenced by the property’s moderate land size compared to some local examples, as larger blocks often attract premium interest. The recent softening in Castlemaine’s house median, with some data indicating a mild decline over the past two years, might temper short-term price growth. Rental demand is present but yields are moderate, so investment buyers may not drive significant competition. Local development activity is limited, and no planning constraints are known, which could support steady owner-occupier interest.
Detailed Independent Property Report prepared by PropCred Analyst team for 7 Macafee Road, Castlemaine VIC 3450
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Value Risk
Liquidity Risk
1
Planning Risk
1
Income Risk
2
Execution Risk
2
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Market Insight
Castlemaine presents a two-tier market: house sales cluster around the $600k–$699k bracket (25.3%) with another 22% above $900k, while unit buyers concentrate at $550k–$649k, pointing to first-home buyer demand even as prices cool. House median holds at $739k with annual growth between -1.27% and -1.5%; units have slipped -1.91%, and houses spend 71–82.5 days on market. Rental demand is a clear driver: house rentals have surged 31.8% to 29, making the leasing market highly competitive, and gross house yields at 3.7% outpace Mount Alexander Shire and metro Melbourne. Future growth hinges on roughly $37.9M of infrastructure projects commencing from 2026. Key constraints: local house incomes run 20.2% below the regional Victorian average, limiting how much further prices can climb, while softening unit values suggest affordability pressures are already binding.
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PropCred Estimated Value
Comparable Sales: 7 Rowe Street sold 2023 for $740,000 on 755m² | Property Price Band: $700,000–$800,000 | Value Drivers: modern brick condition, central walkability, private garden
Bedrooms
3
Bathroom
2
Parking
2
Land
685m²
Research & Review
Prepared by Steve Dalton, Senior Analyst
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Reviewed by Matt Proctor, Principal Analyst
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