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Moorabbin: a blue-chip suburb that still offers value
Established homes in Moorabbin continue to draw buyers who want proximity to transport links and community facilities without paying top-tier premiums seen elsewhere.
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Moorabbin recorded a median house price of $1.45 million on July 8, 2026, according to local transaction records compiled over the preceding six months.
Global supply chain strains and defence spending shifts have pushed some investors toward residential assets that hold steady rather than chase rapid appreciation. Moorabbin fits that profile because its housing stock largely dates from the 1950s to 1970s and sits on larger blocks than newer estates further out.
Transport and community anchors
Properties within 400 metres of Moorabbin Station command consistent interest because the station sits on the Frankston line with direct services into the city. Further south, homes near the Moorabbin RSL on Higgins Road benefit from regular events and parking that reduce the need for on-site space. Agents note that three-bedroom weatherboard houses on Cochran Avenue sold in May for between $1.28 million and $1.39 million, figures that remain below comparable blocks in neighbouring pockets.
Recent sales data released by the Moorabbin Chamber of Commerce shows 42 settled transactions between January and June this year. The average days on market stood at 28, down from 35 in the same period last year. Block sizes averaged 620 square metres, giving buyers room for extensions that remain permissible under current planning overlays.
Entry points for new buyers
Four-bedroom homes on Balcombe Road that required updating listed between $1.65 million and $1.82 million in the past quarter. Renovated examples reached $2.1 million, still below the $2.4 million threshold that now applies to similar stock closer to the bay. First-home buyer grants continue to apply to properties under $1.5 million, covering roughly 60 percent of current Moorabbin listings.
Buyers should inspect the next wave of listings expected after the school holidays. Checking planning permits lodged at the local council office on Nepean Highway will reveal which sites already have approval for rear additions before offers are made.
This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.