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The trend of paying a premium for properties in sought after public school zones is nothing new. However, due to the pandemic and continued harsh lockdowns, more and more disheartened families are yearning to abandon Melbourne for a sea or tree-change. This has seen a sharp increase in home prices within popular school zones. For instance, some parts of Mount Eliza have seen property prices …
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Changes to school zones in 2022 are set to bring substantial increases to the value of homes that are suddenly cast into sought-after zones. While most school zones will remain unchanged, a number of them will be realigned to accommodate the "14 new schools and campuses opening next year, as well as changes in enrolment demand". These new schools are part of the State government's 100 New …
Six-figure premiums continue to be paid for homes within Melbourne's top public school zones. In February 2020, the REIV released the results of an analysis of 2019 residential property sales. The analysis revealed that families can expect to pay up to $425,000 more to reside within a school zone "when compared with the median price for houses outside those school catchments". Many families …
