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]]> 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.

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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 AddressSale PriceSale Date
189 Westlake, Westlake$3,500,000Jul 2024
145 Westlake, Westlake$1,100,000Jun 2024
341 Westlake, Westlake$1,345,000Jun 2024
166 Westlake, Westlake$1,337,000May 2024
136 Westlake, Westlake$1,350,000May 2024
302 Westlake, Westlake$1,282,500Feb 2024

SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON WESTLAKE DR FROM YESTERYEAR

Property AddressSale PriceSale Date
168 Westlake, Westlake$37,600Mar 1975
156 Westlake, Westlake$43,500Jun 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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