Why are so many people choosing to call McKinnon Home?

Why are so many people choosing to call McKinnon Home? Let’s take a closer look at this sought-after suburb located just 15km from the city and surrounded by a host of outstanding amenities. Local real estate experts predict prices will continue to grow in 2018 due to strong market confidence and low interest rates, so if you’re thinking of buying, now could be a great time to make the move.

Demographic profile for McKinnon

Median Age: 39

Population Under 15 years: 1291

15-65 years: 4002

65 years and over: 779

Total: 6064

Dwelling Type

Separate house: 1286

Semi-detached: (row/terrace) 510

Flat, unit or apartment: 158

Other: 13

Total: 1967

Median Sale Price (This provides a measure of the midpoint of sales recorded by REIV till June 2017)

Houses: $1,700,000

Units: $922,250

Coupled with its close proximity to the city and fabulous transportation, being within a top-ranking government secondary school zone only adds to the appeal to this family-friendly neighbourhood. McKinnon Secondary College boasts an enviable reputation; with demand for school placements seeing prices soar as families compete to buy within the coveted zone. There’s also some of Melbourne’s finest private schools in the area including Brighton and Caulfield Grammar Schools and Xavier College.

Boasting a real sense of community, McKinnon is a haven for families, with some great shopping choices including McKinnon Village with its lively shopping strip brimming with chic cafes and specialty stores. The Ormond shops offer an eclectic mix of shops including banks, cafes, grocery stores and restaurants. Chadstone and Southland Shopping Centres are a mecca for serious retail lovers and span three luxurious levels. Last but not least is the vibrant Bentleigh Shopping Centre; showcasing specialty shops, delicious bakeries, fashion outlets and supermarkets.

Renowned for its recreational facilities and green open spaces, popular parks in the area include Wattle Grove, McKinnon Reserve and Allnut Park with picnic facilities and a superb children’s playground. There are several prominent golf clubs to have a round with friends and it’s a short drive to Brighton beach on those warm summer days.

Central Living Developments are an innovative, boutique development company that work in collaboration with some of the finest architects, designers and landscape gardens to create exceptionally beautiful living environments utilising the best use of space, light and the highest quality appointments to ensure an exceptional calibre of living.

One of our latest projects; McKinnon Living is a boutique group of 22 architecturally designed, breathtaking beautiful new apartments delivering an edgy urban lifestyle coupled with an unsurpassed level of refined elegance and luxurious interiors, guaranteed to be enjoyed for many years to come. Our dedicated team would be pleased to show you through, so please give us a call or drop us an email at sales@central-living.com.au.

Disclaimer: The information contained herein is to be used as a guide only. Although every care has been taken in the preparation of the information, we stress that particulars herein are for information purposes only. Statistics obtained from REIV.