Grange
with Craig Lea
Summer and Autumn Report December to May 2018
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GRANGE
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What kind of home are you dreaming of? Do you dream of living somewhere peaceful, upmarket and green? A place where lifestyle comes first and location is impeccable? Are you searching for a suburb which is the ideal mix of urban and family friendly: safe and quiet, close to good quality schools and beautiful parks – but with amenities, retail and transport at your fingertips?
There are nearly 450 suburbs in Brisbane, but only a handful can offer all of this. That’s what sets us apart: here in Grange, we’ve got it all. Spend some time with the people who live here, and they’ll all tell you the same thing – this is a dream location. There’s an abundance of green spaces, and yet we’re close to the city. The homes are charming, and there’s a real sense of community. We’ve got terrific schools; cafes, retail and amenities galore –It’s an oasis, a perfect blend of urban and lifestyle. It’s a beautiful place to live, and the perfect place to raise a family. And one other thing – our real estate market is strong. We’ve seen steady growth in house prices for the last 5 years and homes are in high demand around here, meaning that whether you’re looking to buy or sell, Grange is a pretty safe bet.
So if you’ve been thinking about making a move, give me a call – I’d love to help turn your dreams into reality.
Grange statistics and sales (January to May, 2018)
Education
19.3%
19.3% of Grange residents have a University or tertiary institution education.
Employment
11.5% worked 1 to 15 hours, 9.1% worked 16 to 24 hours and 49.8% worked 40 hours or more.
62.1% 28.4%
Full Time
62.1% of Grange residents were employed full time.
Part Time
28.4% of Grange residents were employed part time.
Occupation
37.3%
The most common occupations in Grange included Professionals 37.3%, Clerical and Administrative Workers 15.6%, Managers 15.1%, Technicians and Trades Workers 9.1%, and Community and Personal Service Workers 8.2%.
Industry of employment
7.2% worked in Hospitals. Other major industries of employment included Architectural, Engineering and Technical Services 5.3%, School Education 4.8%, State Government Administration 4.7% and Cafes, Restaurants and Takeaway Food Services 4.0%.
Craig is an exceptional real estate agent who we can’t recommend highly enough. His outstanding interpersonal skills, unrivalled knowledge of the market and proven track record make him a force to be reckoned with. As sellers, we’ve been extremely happy on the numerous occasions that we have engaged him. Thanks Craig for the excellent results you have achieved for us over the past few years. 54 Howard Street from Philip & Tanya C
Grange top 15 sales (December 2017 - May 2018) Street Address
Bed
Bath
Car
1
24 Sellheim Street
5
2
3
2
3 Agincourt Street
5
3
3
37 Southerden Avenue
5
3
4
10 Colston Road
5
5
15 Sellheim Street
6
30 Newton Street
7
Area
Sale Date
Sale Price
810m
Mar-18
$1,625,000
2
2
675m
Apr-18
$1,505,000
2
683m2
Apr-18
$1,460,000
3
2
450m
Apr-18
$1,400,000
4
2
5
2
22 Jean Street
5
8
60 Jean Street
2
2
2
2
810m
Feb-18
$1,320,000
2
810m2
Mar-18
$1,255,500
3
2
396m2
Mar-18
$1,150,000
5
3
2
405m
Jan-18
$1,131,000
2
2
9
36 Inglis Street
4
2
2
680m
Mar-18
$1,100,000
10
34 Cheviot Street
3
2
2
607m2
Apr-18
$1,009,000
11
36 Howard Street
3
2
2
556m
May-18
$975,000
12
56 Blandford Street
4
3
1
2
655m
May-18
$957,500
13
54 Howard Street
4
2
1
420m2
Apr-18
$930,000
14
20 Primrose Street
4
3
2
448m
Apr-18
$865,000
15
286 Days Road
3
1
2
810m
Mar-18
$850,000
2
2 2
RECENTLY SOLD BY CRAIG LEA
54 Howard Street $930,000
94/120 Uxbridge Street RECORD PRICE
34 Cheviot Street $1,009, 000
67 Days Road $755 000
With the upswing in the property market, would you like to know what your property is worth? We are currently conducting over 10 property appraisals per week in your area. Please contact me any time for a summary of these prices and how they compare to your property.
Craig Lea
Number 1 Agent in Grange
craiglea@mcgrath.com.au 0408 888 569 About this market report. In compiling this report the author has relied upon information supplied by several external sources including PriceFinder and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The publication is supplied on the basis that whilst every care has been taken in the preparation, no representation has been made and no responsibility is accepted for the accuracy of the whole or any part of the publication by the author. The transactions reported are top 15 transactions reported and confirmed as settled during the months December 2017 through to May 2018. Some properties may have been excluded on the basis that the information could not be verified to the authors satisfaction at time of publication. Prepared for Craig Lea and McGrath Wilston by datachurp.