When it comes to “bargain” houses, many of these can be found in Brisbane suburbs including Mount Ommaney and Sinnamon Park, but keep in mind that these houses are not necessarily “cheap”, a property researcher said.
The top 10 suburbs in Australia to hunt for bargain houses with long-term capital growth potential have been revealed by property researcher Riskwise. Queensland took all but the top two spots; Victoria’s Norlane and Lovely Bank placed first and second, respectively.
For the past 12 months, fourth-ranked Mount Ommaney gained 13 percent and 28 percent in the last five years for a median price of $852,729. On the other hand, Sinnamon Park also posted 13 percent increase in the past 12 months and a 25 percent five-year growth. The median price in Sinnamon Park is $747,272.
On the other hand, realestate.com.au shows a steady median price growth in the past five years for Mount Ommaney from 2013 with $650,000 and ending 2018 with $932,000. The same can also be said about Sinnamon Park which had a median price of $560,100 in 2013, growing to $755,000 in 2018.
The top 10 bargain suburbs in Australia according to RiskWise/CoreLogic are:
| Capital Growth | |||||
| State | Suburb | Median Price ($) | 12 months | 3 Years | 5 Years |
| VIC | Norlane | 370,931 | 26% | 63% | 74% |
| VIC | Lovely Banks | 455,868 | 26% | 48% | 51% |
| QLD | Hollywell | 786,614 | 13% | 25% | 35% |
| QLD | Mount Ommaney | 852,729 | 13% | 14% | 28% |
| QLD | Sinnamon Park | 747,272 | 13% | 14% | 25% |
| QLD | Gaven | 748,366 | 12% | 24% | 28% |
| QLD | Doonan | 871,189 | 12% | 23% | 32% |
| QLD | Gordon Park | 835,513 | 10% | 12% | 39% |
| QLD | Stafford Heights | 603,149 | 9% | 11% | 30% |
| QLD | Twin Waters | 852,843 | 8% | 29% | 38% |
RiskWise CEO Doron Peleg noted that buying at a bargain does not mean you are buying a “cheap” house. Whilst there are many “well-priced” houses on the market, Mr Peleg said, these are not considered the best buy unless they offer future capital growth.
The suburbs listed were identified as best places to find bargain houses because they are expected to grow in value regardless of possible future reforms that could negatively impact housing market. These suburbs are all within 100 kilometres of their capital city. They have good public transport and infrastructure, and have enjoyed strong buyer demand amidst lending restrictions.
