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Updated March 2026

Preston: $977K Median, 465 Microburbs, $458K-to-$2.8M Range

23,470 addresses across 465 microburbs. Mixed housing (11,070 houses, 12,123 units). Block-level price data from $458K to $2.8M.

Median House
$977K
Melbourne
Median Unit
$680K
Median Rent
$736/wk
Addresses
23,470
Mixed housing
Microburbs
465
Block-level data

What Does Your Budget Buy in Preston?

The $977K median tells you very little. Here is what each price band looks like, based on block-level data across 352 microburbs with price data.

$458K - $836K
Entry level. Older stock, smaller lots, properties needing work.
$836K - $977K
Mid-range. Updated homes on standard lots. Solid family options.
$977K - $1.1M
Upper range. Renovated or larger homes in sought-after pockets.
$1.1M - $2.8M
Premium. Top-tier homes, best positions, fully renovated or new builds.
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What Makes Preston Different

What agents are selling

Based on 171 listing descriptions analysed by Microburbs.

The numbers

Preston Has 4 Distinct Price Tiers

Prices vary by over $2.3M depending on which block you buy. The suburb splits into clear micro-markets.

Entry Level (Adeline, Albert, Alfred, Arnold)

  • Median $740K, range $458K to $834K
  • 88 microburbs in this price band
  • Older stock, smaller lots, or properties needing work
  • Best value entry point to the suburb

Core Family (Adams, Adeline, Albert, Alfred)

  • Median $912K, range $836K to $976K
  • 88 microburbs in this price band
  • Updated homes on standard lots
  • Highest sales volume sits in this band

Upper Range (Ada, Adams, Albert, Arthur)

  • Median $1.1M, range $977K to $1.1M
  • 88 microburbs in this price band
  • Renovated or larger homes in sought-after streets

Premium (Adams, Albert, Ambon, Ash)

  • Median $1.3M, range $1.1M to $2.8M
  • 88 microburbs in this price band
  • Top-tier positions, fully renovated or new builds
  • Tightly held. Rarely come to market

Street-Level Median Prices

Median house price by street, top 8 streets by sales volume.

StreetMedianTotal Sales% RentersTurnover
Plenty Road$390K17739%4.2 yrs
Gilbert Road$405K6142%4.2 yrs
St Georges Road$310K3372%7.1 yrs
Dundas Street$380K3334%12.7 yrs
Blanch Street$312K3364%8.5 yrs
Gower Street$305K3225%14.7 yrs
Tyler Street$402K3142%3.9 yrs
Cooma Street$170K2936%13.0 yrs

More streets available in the full Preston report.

Street Price Trends . See historical price trends for every street in the full Preston report.
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Confirmed Sales (to March 2026)

AddressSale PriceAVM Valuevs AVMBed/Bath/GarLandDate
18 Rita Street$537,000$910,000-41%3/1/2573sqm2023-11
15-17 Patterson Street$290,000--3/1/2441sqm2023-06
41 Kendall Street$176,000$1,420,000-88%3/1/1477sqm2023-06
49 Gordon Grove$980,000$1,060,000-8%3/1/2561sqm2023-06
Unit 7, 5 Tasman Street$350,000$450,000-22%2/1/1821sqm2023-06
422 Plenty Road$592,500$1,130,000-48%2/1/1585sqm2023-06

Blurred valuations are in the full report. More sales in the full Preston report.

Currently For Sale

AddressGuideAVM ValueBed/BathType
Unit 6, 66 Bruce Street$85,200$370K1/1Apartment
Unit 3, 66 Bruce Street$86,000$505K1/1Apartment
Unit 5, 66 Bruce Street$86,000$395K1/1Unit
Unit 7, 66 Bruce Street$85,500$370K1/1Apartment
Unit 2, 229 Gower Street$77,000$250K1/1Apartment

5 properties listed. Blurred valuations are in the full report. See all Preston listings.

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Rental Market

Rent data across 360 microburbs with rental listings.

$274/wk
Lowest Rent
$736/wk
Median Rent
$2,282/wk
Highest Rent

Rent varies from $274/wk to $2,282/wk across different blocks. Gross yield is approximately 3.9%. See rental yield by block in the full report.

What Homes Look Like in Preston

Based on 171 listing descriptions analysed. Shows how often each feature appears.

Outdoor Entertaining
56%
Natural Light
44%
Good Aspect
26%
Ensuite
23%
Large Kitchen
16%
Views
13%
Renovation Profile

Based on 151 listings: Fully renovated (42%), Partially renovated (34%), Needs renovation (24%).

Feature data from listing descriptions. Individual property features in the full Preston report.

Market Summary

MetricPreston
Total addresses23,470
Freestanding houses11,070
Units12,123
Median house$977K
Median unit$680K
Median rent (house)$736/wk
Microburbs mapped465

Price Range

MetricPreston
Cheapest block median$458K
Most expensive block$2.8M
SUAMelbourne
StateVictoria
Gross yield (approx)3.9%

Preston vs Neighbours

SuburbSUAMedian HouseAddresses
PrestonMelbourne$977K23,470
ReservoirMelbourne$892K16,9009% less
ThornburyMelbourne$1.2M11,73527% more
NorthcoteMelbourne$1.5M7,26356% more
Brunswick EastMelbourne$1.3M2,71632% more
Coburg NorthMelbourne$1.0M1,7702% more
CoburgMelbourne$1.1M1,72717% more

Common Questions About Preston Real Estate

Is Preston a good suburb?
Preston has median house price of $977K, gross rental yield of 3.9%, walkable cafe and dining culture, train access. Prices range from $458K to $2.8M depending on which block you buy. The full Preston report maps every block individually.
Is Preston expensive?
The median house price in Preston is $977K. More expensive than Reservoir ($892K). Cheaper than Thornbury ($1.2M). Entry-level blocks start around $458K.
What is Preston like to live in?
Based on 171 listing descriptions, Preston is known for heritage and period homes (49% of listings); a strong cafe and dining scene (87% of listings); green and leafy with good park access; family-oriented with schools nearby. Mixed housing (11,070 houses, 12,123 units). See the block-level breakdown in the full report.
What are the best streets in Preston?
The most active streets by sales volume are Plenty Road (177 sales, median $390K), Gilbert Road (61 sales, median $405K), and St Georges Road (33 sales, median $310K). Street-level data for all streets in the full report.
Is Preston a good investment?
Median rent $736/wk. gross yield 3.9%. 20% of listings explicitly target investors. The full Preston report includes: block-level yield mapping, vacancy rates per street, supply pressure scores, days on market by block, rental demand indicators, and AVM valuations for every property. Our backtested suburb forecasting model covers Preston with 15-year historical validation and forward estimates. See how individual blocks within Preston compare on yield vs growth.

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