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Roxburgh Park Auction Clearance Rates Signal Buyer Caution in July Market
Recent auction results show selective bidding that could shape price trends through the rest of the winter quarter.
How we reported this
Roxburgh Park recorded a 68 percent clearance rate across 22 auctions held between 28 June and 5 July. That figure marks a five-point drop from the same period last year and points to buyers holding back on all but the best-presented homes.
The dip arrives as household budgets tighten under rising interest costs and global supply-chain strains that have lifted building-material prices by 12 percent since March. Local agents say the pattern mirrors the way buyers behaved in early 2023, when only properties under $650,000 moved quickly.
Street-level results
Three homes on Roxburgh Drive cleared at or above reserve, including a four-bedroom house at number 47 that sold for $712,000 after 18 bids. Two lots on Somerton Road passed in, both listed above $780,000, and one remains listed with a revised price tag of $749,000. The Roxburgh Park Community Centre hosted the weekend preview sessions that drew 310 registered bidders, down from 410 the previous month.
Further west, a three-bedroom unit near the Roxburgh Park Recreation Reserve sold under the hammer for $585,000 on 4 July. That price sits $25,000 below the March median for similar stock and reflects the tighter lending conditions now facing first-home buyers who rely on the state’s shared-equity scheme.
What the numbers mean for sellers
Agents at the Roxburgh Park branch of the Real Estate Institute report that 14 of the 22 listings carried price expectations above $700,000. Only seven of those reached their reserve. The data suggests vendors who set realistic reserves early are still achieving sales, while those who chase peak-pandemic peaks are facing longer campaigns.
Buyers considering an auction in the next fortnight should inspect properties on Roxburgh Drive and Craigieburn Road before 18 July, when another 19 listings are scheduled. Checking recent comparable sales at the local council planning counter can help set a firm ceiling before bidding opens.
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.