Melbourne house prices
Sought-after Melbourne suburbs where home sellers have the most success
Melbourne’s auction clearance rate has reached its highest level in a year and a half in light of the interest rate cut, and some areas stood out.
- Alexandra Middleton and Elizabeth Redman
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Owner-occupier wins charming Windsor art deco for a ‘realistic’ $790,000
A woman managed to bid at auction and negotiate a deal afterwards without having to fend off competition from any other buyers.
- Elizabeth Redman
‘A hidden secret’: Melbourne’s most overlooked prestige suburb
It’s not Toorak, but it’s more expensive than Brighton, Canterbury and Balwyn, and it’s rare that houses come up for sale.
- Alexandra Middleton
Ash Barty’s South Yarra base passes in for $1.85 million at auction
The Queensland tennis star bought the home just after the peak of the market in 2022, and it was listed with hopes of achieving a price of as much as $2 million.
- Shona Hendley
The ‘rare’ feature in a Kingsville house that attracted $1.46m at auction
The renovated, four-bedroom home attracted the attention of four buyers who bid aggressively to win the keys on Saturday. The auction was over in five minutes.
- Emily Power
Our 10 favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From Spanish mission style with a modern makeover to a nautical-inspired pad, we’ve got you covered.
- Mary O'Brien and Lou Sweeney
How much it costs to live in Melbourne’s 10 most liveable suburbs
These suburbs have parks, shops, schools, transport and a great community feel, but home buyers might be hard-pressed to find a bargain.
- Jim Malo and Elizabeth Redman
Former jewellery store assistant turned arts patron seeks $40m for South Yarra home
The founding family of Regis Healthcare has also listed a stately four-bedroom Toorak home for about $30 million, while celebrity landscaper Jack Merlo is selling his Toorak home for $17 million.
- Elizabeth Redman
First home buyers face mortgage stress in every capital city, except one
Even after saving for years, first home buyers face moving goalposts and unappealing compromises to get their foot on the ladder.
- Jim Malo
Family splashes $6.55 million on stunning Princes Hill renovation
The grand Victorian home features a clever extension with swimming pool, outdoor living space and self-contained accommodation.
- Shona Hendley
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