Homebuyers have their sights set firmly on Berwick with demand for the popular suburb almost double what it was last year.
The outer Melbourne suburb has risen to the top of the list over the past 12 months for the most in-demand suburb for houses for sale nationally.
As reported by realestate.com.au with demand based on views per listing, 47,498 highly engaged and ready-to-buy buyers were looking for houses for sale in Berwick in the past 12 months; up by 45.1% on the previous year.
Berwick Boasts a Wide Selection of Property for Sale
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about where we want to live. The ‘Great Australian Dream’ of owning a family home and enjoying spacious living without sacrificing convenience is real.
“Berwick has a wide cross-section of housing options for buyers, from modest entry-level homes that appeal to first home buyers and property investors through to the more typical family-focused homes in varying locations within the town,” says Peter Watson, Branch Manager at First National Real Estate Neilson Partners Berwick.
Image: 62 Bucannan Road, Berwick
“At the upper level of the market, there are good opportunities to purchase homes on larger, acre plus allotments where the typical home maybe four or five bedrooms with multiple living areas and swimming pool, tennis court, shedding etc.
Image: 82 Brisbane Street, Berwick
“Beyond this level, Berwick has a select number of absolute premium lifestyle properties where those who wish to remain local but enjoy a semi-rural lifestyle can have their needs met. Berwick properties for sale like this often yield results within the $7 - $10 million range. It is therefore unsurprising that so many people are drawn to the area.”
Melbournians Seek Lifestyle and Affordability
Flexible work from home conditions coupled with the desire for a ‘tree change’ has seen many Melbournians flee the inner-city suburbs in the past 18 months. They’re now opting for lifestyle in the outer suburbs and regional areas instead..
Berwick is just 41kms from the Melbourne CBD and is scattered with lush parks and gardens, numerous public and private primary and secondary schools with excellent academic results. There’s also an abundance of shopping and sporting facilities and only a short drive into the Dandenong Ranges for spectacular views and beautiful bushland.
With a Berwick house for sale carrying the median price of $780,000, first homeowner incentives, record low-interest rates and flexible and desirable living conditions people are drawn to the lifestyle and convenience that the suburb has to offer.
Image: 9 Nullica Court, Berwick sold in just 8 days
“Berwick is seen as a safe, conservative middle-class area with good educational and lifestyle opportunities. A significant percentage of property transactions made in the area are to those either scaling up or down across these housing types”, says Peter.
Entry-level homes such as 9 Nullica Court, Berwick, and 1 Millwood Court, Berwick have been sold in little over one week while properties such as 15 Yardley Court, Berwick, and 11 Cord Close, Berwick in the mid-price range have also been very popular.
