Five Canberra Properties Under $750K

82C Wentworth Avenue Kingston ACT

Located in Kingston comes this well-valued, house-sized apartment with 2-bedrooms 2 bathrooms, 2-car parking, and impressive outdoor spaces.

Inside the single-level design sees quality fittings and fixtures including modern kitchens with AEG appliances, private balconies, and courtyards and more.

Further, the building comes with three design schemes to choose from and is uniquely positioned in the heart of Kingston.

The listing is with McGrath North Canberra, $668,950; 82wenworth.com.au

2 Blamey Place, Campbell ACT

Just 19 beautifully crafted homes arranged in three separate buildings form the MICA complex.

Here, the 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car parking apartment offers over 90sqm of living and features natural materials, organic sculptural forms and clean lines.

Inside the designer kitchen is equipped with high-quality European appliances, while generous balconies and a rooftop terrace make it easy to entertain.

Think of this as your desirable, inner-north suburb base.

The listing is with Canberry Properties, $690,000; micacampbell.com

32 Corinna Street Phillip, ACT

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car parking residence in Phillip offers rich spacious living. Just steps away from Westfield Woden and public transport, this Cox Architecture-designed building captures natural light from sunrise to sunset.

Inside, choose from two different interior schemes ‘light’ and ‘shadow’ which alters the timber details and marble benchtops and splashbacks in the kitchen and bathroom.

Extras of living with ‘the shard’ including spaces include a concierge, gym, yoga studio, wellness centre, executive lounge, wine cellar, communal lounge, piano bar, and rooftop garden with plunge pool.

Offers above $745,000; https://theshardwoden.com.au/on-show/

59 Currong Street, Braddon, ACT

In this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment a private retreat awaits you. The generous central living and dining areas separate the two bedrooms, while clever positioning of the bathrooms provide a further buffer.

The entertainer’s kitchen is replete with SMEG appliances, while a generous balcony is ideal for entertaining.

The master bedroom is surrounded by light courtesy of full-height sliding doors opening to the balcony on two sides.

Nearby to ‘Dawn at Founder’s Lane’ is a host of bars, cafes, restaurants, and the cultural hub of Gorman House.

Elsewhere the residence offers 2-car parking.

Offers above $710,000; founderslane.com.au

803/45 Furzer Street, Woden, ACT

This stunning north facing 3 bedroom loft apartment is located in the Albemarle building on levels 8 and 9.

Here, the apartment boasts 3.4-metre high ceilings on the lower level and 2.7-metre ceiling in the bedrooms upstairs and arrives with 3-bedrooms and 2-bedrooms.

The apartment has been customised to include a downstairs powder room and bathtub in the main bathroom, ducted reverse cycle heating & cooling as well as a SMEG induction cooktop and pyrolytic oven.

It also arrives with secure car spaces and overlooks the gardens and pools.

Located in the middle of Woden, all conveniences are at one’s fingertips.

The listing is with Colliers International; $739,000. Colliers.com

There are 10 local council areas scattered along the East Coast of Australia that offer both affordability and solid fundamentals for sustainable future growth, according to the research team at residential property network, PRD. The areas have been selected based on five criterion. They are affordability – defined as a median house price below $600,000, rising house values, strong rental yields to encourage investment, a strong pipeline of residential, commercial and infrastructure projects to facilitate local economic development, and low unemployment.

Here are Australia’s 10 most affordable regional property markets with great future potential.

Mackay, QLD

Mackay is a tropical coastal area located in north Queensland. It’s known for its closeconnection to the Great Barrier Reef. The median house price is $462,750, up 8.9 percent in 2023. Mackay attracts a lot of interstate migrants and is home to more than 120,000 people. It has a healthy economy with an unemployment rate of 3.7 percent and $1.7 billion worth of projects due to commence this year.

Toowoomba, QLD

The Toowoomba median house price was up 10.9 percent in 2023.

Toowoomba is located west of Brisbane and is known for its Victorian buildings, street artand surrounding national parks. The median house price is $560,000, up 10.9 percent in 2023. The city has a population of more than 180,000. The unemployment rate is 4 percentand there is $6.1 billion in projects commencing in 2024.

Townsville, QLD

Townsville is a coastal city in north-eastern Queensland. The median house price is $420,000, up 5 percent in 2023. It is home to more than 200,000 people. Unemployment is very low at 2.5 percent and there is $3.2 billion of projects commencing this year.

Dubbo, NSW

Dubbo is located west of Newcastle in the Orana Region and is home to the Western Plains Zoo. The median house price is $530,000, up 11.6 percent in 2023. The population has exploded in recent years to more than 56,000 people. The unemployment rate is just 2.2percent and the economy is thriving. There is a pipeline of $4.7 billion in projects commencing this year.

Tamworth, NSW

Located in north-east NSW, Tamworth is known for its popular annual Country Music Festival. It’s also the largest retail centre for the New England and Northwest Slopes regions. The median house price is $490,000, up 14 percent in 2023. With a population of more than 65,000 people, the economy is strong with unemployment of just 2 percent and $112.4million worth of projects commencing this year.

Griffith, NSW

Located west of Sydney and northwest of Canberra, Griffith is known for its prime produce production and wine cultivation. The median house price is $531,000, up 2.1 percent in 2023. Griffith’s population is about 27,000 people. The city boasts high economic resilience with a 2 percent unemployment rate and $258.7 million in projects in the pipeline.

Ballarat, VIC

Ballarat is a 1.5–hour drive west of Melbourne. It’s popular with city commuters who move here for housing affordability and a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to the city via train. The median house price is $570,000, down 4.2 percent in 2023 but up 92.9 percent over the past decade. The city has the third highest population in Victoria at about 118,000. Ballarat has an unemployment rate of 3 percent and a total projects pipeline worth $2.3 billion for 2024.

Shepparton, VIC

Shepparton is a rural area about two hours north of Melbourne. It is popularly referred to as ‘the food bowl of Australia’. The median house price is $475,000, up 4.4 percent in 2023. The population is about 70,000. The unemployment rate is just 2 percent and there is $1.8 billion in projects for 2024.

Wodonga, VIC

Wodonga is located on the border of NSW on the southern side of the Murray River. It is approximately 320km from Melbourne and 345km from Canberra. The median house price is $567,250, up 4.7 percent in 2023. With a population of about 44,000, the city’s jobless rate is 3 percent and there is $388.2 million in development set to commence in 2024, primarily new infrastructure.

Burnie, TAS

Burnie is a bustling port city located in Emu Bay in Tasmania’s north-west. Overlooking beaches and parklands, the area is known for its rich agriculture and mining projects. The median house price is $435,000, up 3.6 percent. Despite a rising population, the unemployment rate is falling and is currently 5.6 percent. In 2024, Burnie’s project pipeline is valued at approximately $1.6 billion. A significant portion is commercial development, primarily renewable energy projects.