Preston Market 1
Postcode 3072
Population 33,790
Suburb Profiles

What’s to love in Preston

Bordered by Darebin Creek to the east and Merri Creek to the west, Preston combines urban connectivity with suburban beauty, making it a popular home for families, couples and singles alike. Enjoy spending your Sunday mornings at Preston Market, famous for its fresh produce, baked goods and flowers.

Median House Price

$1,065,000

Median Unit price

$529,000

Av days on market

42.5 days

AV Rental per week

$607.5

Preston Demographics

Median age

20-39

Population

33,790

Median rent

$690

Household income

$1,500 - $1,749

Dwelling structure
House
55.70%
Semi-detached or Terrace
24.90%
Flat or Apartment
18.31%
Other
1.10%
Home ownership
Rented
40.11%
Owner Mortgage
30.13%
Owned Outright
27.20%
Other
2.57%
Method of travel to work
Car
37.95%
Train
2.54%
Walk
2.04%
Bus
0.90%
Industry of employment
Professionals
33.73%
Managers
13.81%
Clerical and Administrative Workers
11.93%
Technicians and Trade Workers
10.60%

Market Performance

Median sale price
Properties sold
Auction clearance
Av days on market

Median sale price in Preston

Median sale price for houses in Preston is $1,065,000, down 0.5% from last year.

Median sale price for units in Preston is $529,000, up 1.7% from last year.

Properties sold in Preston

Properties sold for houses in Preston is 520, up 7.4% from last year.

Properties sold for units in Preston is 420, down 1.2% from last year.

Auction clearance in Preston

Auction clearance for houses in Preston is 67.6%, down 1.8% from last year.

Auction clearance for units in Preston is 71.2%, up 13.6% from last year.

Av days on market in Preston

Av days on market for houses in Preston is 50, up 19.0% from last year.

Av days on market for units in Preston is 35, down 7.9% from last year.

Sales data supplied by Domain

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