A 186-year-old farming property that is SA’s oldest Merino stud and a significant heritage estate is about to hit the market.

Anlaby Station, which is just north of Kapunda and was established in 1839 by Frederick Dutton, is offering about 745ha with a collection of Victorian and Edwardian-era buildings, including a 35-room grand homestead built in 1859.

The property has been redeveloped over the past 20 years to restore it to its former glory.

Part of the extensive process included renovating three historic buildings that now serve as bed and breakfast accommodation for guests visiting both the station and the region.

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Cropping and grazing land surrounds the historic buildings.

Vendors Andrew Morphett and Peter Hayward purchased the property in 2003, ending their search for a “weekender” closer to their then home in NSW.

The former Sydneysiders were attracted to its rich history and future potential, and have since transformed the property.

They turned its tired buildings and overgrown garden into a stunning heritage estate.

“The house had a roof on it, it was extremely rundown but it was still being lived in – it needed so much work,” Mr Morphett said.

“We’ve since renovated seven residences as well as acres of gardens and the farm.”

Mr Morphett said they loved the property and it was going to be “very emotional” when they did leave but they needed to start thinking about selling.

“We’ve probably got five to 10 years in us before we have to think about moving on,” he said.

“By making the decision to start this process now, it means that we have the time to do what needs to be done.

“We’re going to do business as usual until then.”

Colliers will sell the landmark property, with national director Tim Altscwhager expecting a range of buyers to show interest.

“Given the grandeur of the homestead, extent of the Anlaby village improvements, the various income streams and the quality farming country of Anlaby, we expect interest to come from high net-worth Australian and overseas families looking to acquire a special generational asset, high-end hospitality and tourism operators, agricultural industry participants and private investors with an affinity for the region,” he said.

Colliers national director Jesse Manuel said the owners had done “an incredible job” of restoring the property.

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“Their commitment to preserving a significant piece of South Australian farming history is evident throughout every aspect of the estate,” he said.

Nationally significant gardens surround the homestead, which were once maintained by 14 gardeners, while the largest private collection of National Trust-registered heritage trees in Australia can also be found on the property.

The owners also host private tours of the gardens and homestead to share its history, as well as weddings and functions, including the Anlaby Spring Festival.

There is a gift shop offering Merino products made from the wool of the original flock pedigree.

Expressions of interest for the property close at 4pm on November 21.

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Australian psych-pop phenomenon Kevin Parker has announced Tame Impala’s first album in five years, Deadbeat, set to release later this month.

As with most of his work, the album was mostly recorded at Parker’s isolated ‘Wave House’ in WA’s South West.

Sony Music has confirmed that Deadbeat was “largely galvanised between Parker’s hometown of Fremantle and his studio, Wave House in Injidup, Western Australia”, and recorded chiefly in the first half of 2025.

Parker bought the Injidup property in 2020 for $2.75m, after previously renting it out several times as a recording studio.

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He has recorded most of his catalogue at Wave House, including his debut and sophomore albums InnerSpeaker and Lonerism, and 2015’s commercially and critically successful Currents, which picked up five ARIA Awards.

Currents’ lead single ‘The Less I Know The Better’ has over 2.1bn streams on Spotify.

Situated in Yallingup, Wave House is located about 40 minutes’ drive from Margaret River, and 3 hours from Perth.

It is a rustic and spacious property that sits upon a massive 50 acre oceanfront block.

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There are two properties on the block, as well as a natural limestone amphitheatre, which formerly hosted local and international music acts and private events for up to 300 people.

Parker’s recording space, in the main residence, offers incredible panoramic views of Indijup Beach.

The main three-storey residence also includes four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a relaxed coastal style throughout, with floor-to-ceiling wooden beams.

The other property on the site includes two bedrooms across two storeys.

Wave House was originally built in the 1980s by American producer and music industry veteran Ken Eichenberg.

It has previously hosted recording sessions for acts like the Beastie Boys, Fatboy Slim and The Waifs.

When it sold back in 2020, selling agent Lee York of JHY Realty Dunsborough said Mr Eichenberg was delighted that the home’s musical legacy was living on.

“The property was sold to someone who will continue to keep the music alive onsite as the property has such a strong history with the local and international music scene,” Mr York said.

Parker’s upcoming album is his first as a father, with the Perth-raised music star and his wife Sophie celebrating the arrival of two children between 2021 and 2025.

The album also takes inspiration from its surroundings in WA’s South West. According to Sony Music, the project is “deeply inspired by bush doof culture and the Western Australia rave scene”.

Deadbeat releases October 17.

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Agents across the country are telling the same story: reduced interest rates and the expanded First Home Guarantee Scheme are driving renewed demand for affordable freestanding homes. 

With demand comes growth, so the goal posts keep moving. But PropTrack data shows there are still plenty of suburbs in metro and regional locations with a median house price under $750,000.

We reveal where buyers can find an affordable freestanding home across the country, from coast to country and even in the capital cities.

Suburbs where house prices scrape in below $750K across the country:

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Hunterview	NSW	regional	$749,860	3%	67%
Woodridge	WA	regional	$749,000	15%	81%
Lloyd	NSW	regional	$749,000	-5%	66%
Logan Reserve	QLD	metro	$748,250	7%	81%
Capel Sound	VIC	metro	$748,000	4%	39%

Jump ahead to see the list of suburbs with a median house price that scrapes in just below $750K in each state.

Rare and ripe in regional NSW

In Camberwarra, located in the New South Wales City of Shoalhaven, the median property price of $720,000 has shot up by a staggering 49% in 12 months and properties priced at less than $750,000 are increasingly rare. 

In the nearby suburb of Bomaderry, Amy Jarrett of One Agency just sold a three-bedroom listing on 502sqm that “represents a lot of value”.

While the final sale price was not disclosed, the home had a price guide of $660,000 to $690,000.

Ms Jarrett said “it’s hard to get anything under $700,000,” and added she had noticed “a lot of interest on the ground” due to stabilising interest rates and the expanded Federal Government First Home Guarantee Scheme, which has an $800,000 cap for NSW regional homes.

The Bomaderry home was snapped up within weeks of listing, and Ms Jarrett said it was appealing to young families as it’s close to schools and shops, and had been tastefully updated.

“Getting something that’s done is difficult,” she said, noting strong demand for turnkey properties.

The region was also seeing an uplift in demand from Wollongong residents, a regional city further north, thanks to the bypass that now connects drivers to Bomaderry in 30-40 minutes.

The train line also stops in Bomaderry, she added, “you could come from Sydney”. 

Elsewhere in NSW, try Wagga Wagga in the Riverina or tackle a renovation in the Snowy Mountains suburb of Berridale where prices are up 14% in a year.

This property at 3 Oliver Street needs an overhaul, but it’s set on a generous 1214sqm block – houses in nearby Jindabyne are going for much more. 

The affordable “next boom suburb” in metro Melbourne

Want a decent freestanding house in metro Melbourne for less than $750,000? You’re not dreaming, a handful of suburbs are still attainable. A home is still your castle in Tullamarine, with prices up 4% in the past 12 months.

Pierre Hadchiti of HPG Estate Agents has a well-presented three-bedroom home on 530sqm heading to auction for between $700,000 and $750,000. He predicted Tullamarine was “the next boom suburb” because people have realised it’s just 17 kilometres from the CBD. 

Other metro Melbourne suburbs with medians under $750,000 include Caroline Springs, South Morang and Cranbourne East, though they don’t offer the same proximity to Melbourne as Tullamarine.

Mr Hadchiti said historically people worried about the airport, but contrary to common belief, “Most of Tullamarine is not under a flight path. Everyone thinks you’re going to have jets flying on top of you, that’s not the case at all.” 

He said investors would go toe-to-toe with first-home buyers in Tullamarine this spring. 

In Australia’s most expensive capital city, Sydney, there is only one suburb with a median house price of around $750,000, which is San Remo on the Central Coast.

Sub-$750K in the smaller capital cities

In other capitals, Adelaide and Hobart still cater to those seeking a home for less than $750,000, with an easy commute to the CBD.

In Adelaide, keep an eye on Salisbury Park, up 20% in the past 12 months. While in Hobart, some suburbs are back in the sub $750,000 bracket, with Lenah Valley down 3%  in the past year and Lauderdale down 13%. 

The coast in your sights

A home near the ocean is a privilege increasingly reserved for those with deep pockets. But there are places where you can get the keys to a home close to the surf for less than $750,000. 

On the Cooloola Coast, 70-minutes north of Noosa, you’ll find Tin Can Bay. Agent Clare Dawson holds a three-bed one-bath listing on 1,037sqm that’s on the market for $699,000. It’s just moments from the Esplanade and the town’s amenities. 

“We are seeing a large percentage of our buyers making the move to the area from Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast as it is more affordable and offers a more relaxed lifestyle,” She said.

For up to $750,000 buyers could expect to purchase a home that’s 10-15 years old, with three-to-four bedrooms and proximity to water. 

In Western Australia’s idyllic Broome, you can get a freestanding home with a pool on 510sqm for $675,000. 

Hutchinson Real Estate agent Phil Oakden said this property was one of many homes on 1000sqm blocks that are being subdivided. A new three-bed two-bath home next door will soon go on the market for $775,000. 

Mr Oakden said this street was “Full of young families who have bought old homes and are doing them up”.

It’s a first-home buyer paradise that’s a “short bike ride” from iconic Cable Beach. He said it was nice to see a new generation revitalising the established part of the peninsula known as “Old Broome”. 

Suburbs where house prices scrape in below $750K

New South Wales

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Hunterview	NSW	regional	$749,860	3%	67%
Lloyd	NSW	regional	$749,000	-5%	66%
Moruya Heads	NSW	regional	$745,000	0%	62%
Hyland Park	NSW	regional	$745,000		75%
East Albury	NSW	regional	$742,500	3%	65%
San Remo	NSW	metro	$735,000	9%	67%

Victoria

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Capel Sound	VIC	metro	$748,000	4%	39%
Crib Point	VIC	metro	$747,500	7%	38%
Baxter	VIC	metro	$742,500	4%	30%
Seville East	VIC	metro	$741,500	4%
Albion	VIC	metro	$741,000	-1%	4%
Cape Paterson	VIC	regional	$735,000	-15%	20%
Elliminyt	VIC	regional	$735,000	3%	52%

Queensland

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Logan Reserve	QLD	metro	$748,250	7%	81%
Donnybrook	QLD	metro	$747,500	12%	102%
Slacks Creek	QLD	metro	$745,000	7%	119%
Deception Bay	QLD	metro	$745,000	11%	105%
Mulambin	QLD	regional	$745,000	4%	66%
Urraween	QLD	regional	$740,000	10%	92%

South Australia

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Victor Harbor	SA	regional	$745,000	18%	101%
Mount Barker	SA	metro	$745,000	12%	80%
Angle Park	SA	metro	$742,000		81%
Suttontown	SA	regional	$740,000	-8%
Para Vista	SA	metro	$732,500	9%	97%

Western Australia

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Woodridge	WA	regional	$749,000	15%	81%
Dayton	WA	metro	$745,000	15%	96%
High Wycombe	WA	metro	$740,000	13%	76%
Ashby	WA	metro	$740,000	11%	68%
Strathalbyn	WA	regional	$740,000	20%	81%

Tasmania

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Lauderdale	TAS	metro	$745,000	-13%	30%
Shearwater	TAS	regional	$745,000	8%	71%
Snug	TAS	metro	$742,000	5%	45%
Kingston	TAS	metro	$740,000	0%	36%
Legana	TAS	regional	$730,000	-1%	59%

Northern Territory

Suburb	State	Capital city or region	Median house price	12 month growth	5 year growth
Muirhead	NT	metro	$728,000	0%	35%
Desert Springs	NT	regional	$720,000	-7%	11%
Coconut Grove	NT	metro	$715,000	14%
Ludmilla	NT	metro	$712,500	20%	67%

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Sydney’s Hyde Park has long been known as a green retreat in the heart of the city framed by grand institutions and cultural landmarks.

Now, the precinct is stepping into a new chapter as a sought-after destination for urban living.

At the forefront of this evolution is Hyde Metropolitan by Deicorp, an architecturally striking design by Candalepas Associates that redefines expectations for prestige apartments in the CBD.

Robert Furolo, executive manager at Deicorp, says the project reflects the company’s commitment to thoughtful design and quality urban living.

“We’re so excited to have the opportunity to contribute a new landmark building in Australia’s most vibrant global city,” he says.

“The sculptured design by Angelo Candalepas will see a building that will be an enduring visual legacy. The elements will come together to add vibrancy, sophistication and elegance to the local area.”

The city at your fingertips: location, lifestyle and long-term value

Hyde Metropolitan’s position places residents within walking distance of some of Sydney’s most recognisable cultural destinations such as the Australian Museum and the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

Just steps from Museum Station and with Gadigal Metro now in operation, residents enjoy seamless access to the city and beyond.

To the east, Oxford Street is buzzing with energy as revitalisation projects breathe new life into its cultural and entertainment scene.

The project also sits within reach of some of the city’s most well-regarded schools like Sydney Grammar School, SCEGGS Darlinghurst and Darlinghurst Public School.

Universities like Sydney University, UTS, and the University of New South Wales are also only short bus trips away.

For residents, this convergence of infrastructure, culture and amenity positions Hyde Metropolitan as not just a place to live, but a rare opportunity to invest in a precinct set for long-term growth.

“We didn’t set out to make a building just for today.

“Our goal was to create something that was timeless and would look great in 10 years, 20 years or 100 years down the track,” Furolo says.

Where design meets distinction

Hyde Metropolitan’s sculptural tower brings a distinctive architectural profile to the city skyline.

Its form maximises natural light and views across Hyde Park, while interiors are shaped with a focus on spatial generosity and fine detail.

Apartments feature wintergardens that extend living spaces throughout the year, paired with premium finishes that reflect thoughtful, design-led craftsmanship.

“Hyde Metropolitan is a project that brings timeless design and enduring materials together to create something quite special,” Mr Furolo says.

Mr Furolo also explains that Deicorp conducted a rigorous design excellence process, selecting one of Australia’s most sought-after architects to create something truly elegant.

“Our ambition is for Hyde Metropolitan to be a style icon on the edge of Hyde Park that adds to the visual interest and character of the Sydney skyline,” he says.

The combination of privacy, space, and connection is expected to appeal strongly to downsizers seeking a seamless transition to city living, as well as to buyers who value design as much as location.

Everyday elegance: curated amenities for modern living

Combining modern convenience with architectural integrity, Hyde Metropolitan offers resident amenities that bring a sense of ease and sophistication to inner-city living.

It includes a podium-level swimming pool, a wellness-focused gym, the Skybar with sweeping city views and a dedicated concierge service.

“Residents will feel like they’re VIP guests every time they come home,” Mr Furolo says.

“The ground floor spaces will be home to a high-end restaurant; the level six Skybar will create a cool vibe for after work drinks and casual catch-ups.”

With a new boutique hotel planned for the lower levels, he says that the precinct will be a highly desirable destination.

Positioned for prestige and convenience, Hyde Metropolitan is situated on the southern edge of Sydney’s CBD in Haymarket, which has experienced an annual median unit price growth of 3.2% according to realestate.com.au data.

This upward trend underscores the area’s growing appeal among investors and residents alike.

A coveted address: who’s calling Hyde Park home

The Hyde Park address ensures exclusivity, with apartments overlooking the park rarely available.

Early interest has come from prestige downsizers, affluent locals seeking a central lifestyle base, and investors looking to secure assets with enduring value.

In a market where scarcity is a defining factor, Hyde Metropolitan is positioned as a limited opportunity in one of Sydney’s most recognisable locations.

Deicorp brings more than 25 years of experience in Sydney residential development and a track record of managing every stage of a project from conception to completion.

“Our experienced team is totally committed to excellence in everything we do and this gives our purchasers complete confidence and peace of mind,” Mr Furolo says.

With construction progressing and a display suite now open for private appointments, Hyde Metropolitan marks a new chapter in the story of Hyde Park living.

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