Westlake Drive paints a remarkable picture of transformation, from its humble beginnings to the established residential enclave it is today. In 1936, the area was completely undeveloped, with no trace of the current road networks or neighbourhoods that would eventually define this sought-after pocket.
The street’s evolution is evident in its real estate history, with properties like 168 Westlake Drive changing hands for $37,600 in March 1975 – a figure that reflects how far the area has come. Today, the street boasts an impressive 90% owner-occupancy rate, with residents staying an average of nearly 16 years, and 60% calling it home for more than a decade. This stability, spread across 186 properties, underscores Westlake Drive’s enduring appeal as a tightly-knit community where neighbours become long-term friends.
Westlake Dr, Westlake Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 186
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 90%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 15 years, 11 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 60%
Westlake Dr, Westlake – As It Looked in 1936
Westlake Dr, Westlake in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON WESTLAKE DR, WESTLAKE
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 189 Westlake, Westlake | $3,500,000 | Jul 2024 |
| 145 Westlake, Westlake | $1,100,000 | Jun 2024 |
| 341 Westlake, Westlake | $1,345,000 | Jun 2024 |
| 166 Westlake, Westlake | $1,337,000 | May 2024 |
| 136 Westlake, Westlake | $1,350,000 | May 2024 |
| 302 Westlake, Westlake | $1,282,500 | Feb 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON WESTLAKE DR FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 168 Westlake, Westlake | $37,600 | Mar 1975 |
| 156 Westlake, Westlake | $43,500 | Jun 1975 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Westlake in 2024 was $1,215,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Westlake in 2020 was $735,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN WESTLAKE SINCE 2020 : $480,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Westlake in 2024 was $1,450,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Westlake in 2020 was $813,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN WESTLAKE SINCE 2020 : $637,000
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