Property pulse: What you can buy for $750,000 in Australia this week

Australia’s property prices are on track to hit a new record high, with the national average home value now $740,668.

So, how far could the average property price actually get you? Yahoo Finance has rounded up a list of houses on the market right now for $750,000 or less.

Take a look.

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Sydney

This two-bedroom villa in Ermington is up for sale. (Source: Domain)

Sydney is the most expensive city in Australia, with the median property ringing it at just over $1 million. So, it’s not that surprising that you’ll have to look a bit further out from the city to find a house at the $750,000 mark.

Over in Ermington, which is about 30 minutes from the CBD, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom villa has hit the property market.

It includes tiled floors and an open floor plan. (Source: Domain)

The home features an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, sunny interiors, and a private, paved courtyard to relax in.

Melbourne

This Preston property has hit the market. (Source: Domain)

In Melbourne, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Preston is going to auction.

The single-level house offers polished timber flooring, high ceilings, loads of natural light and a gas log fireplace to keep toasty in winter.

Here's a peek inside. (Source: Domain)

There’s also a modern kitchen and an indoor-outdoor design offered by the home's second living area, which extends out to a private paved courtyard and gazebo.

Brisbane

In Brisbane, you can get this house in Chermside. (Source: Domain)

This charming two-bedroom, one-bathroom cottage is up for sale in Brisbane’s Chermside.

The house has been renovated with a freshly painted exterior. Other features include timber floors, a modern bathroom and kitchen.

The formal dining room opens up to the lounge. (Source: Domain)

The kitchen also flows through to the large covered back deck overlooking the backyard, perfect for BBQs and entertaining.

Adelaide

In Adelaide, you can get this cottage in Norwood. (Source: Domain)

This character-filled cottage in Adelaide’s Norwood is up for sale, featuring two bedrooms and one bathroom.

The property includes high ceilings, which add a sense of space, plus an open fireplace in the living room.

The living room includes an open fireplace. (Source: Domain)

The listing agent says the property is waiting to be transformed and could suit an experienced renovator or someone with vision.

Perth

In Perth, we have this two-bedroom home. (Source: Domain)

This two-bedroom, one-bathroom house is up for sale in Bedford, near the eateries at Grand Promenade and Beaufort Street.

The home has kept its original character charm, including original floorboards, a fireplace and Art Deco touches.

Here's a look at the property from the outside. (Source: Domain)

The renovated kitchen offers plenty of storage, plus there is an alfresco entertaining area and verandah.

Hobart

You can get this house in sought-after Lenah Valley. (Source: Domain)

In Hobart, you can get this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Lenah Valley, which is currently tenanted.

Built in 1965, the property offers an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, along with a single garage and plenty of storage space.

It has an open plan kitchen and dining area. (Source: Domain)

There’s also a paved outdoor area, which is currently home to a trampoline, and a grassy backyard.

Darwin

This property is up for sale in Darwin. (Source: Domain)

Darwin is the cheapest capital city in Australia, with an average property price of $493,362. So, you can really get more bang for your buck here.

For less than the national median price, we have this four-bedroom, three-bathroom house in Alawa up for sale.

It includes wrap-around balcony and a granny flat on the bottom level. (Source: Domain)

The home features wrap-around balconies to enjoy the afternoon sunsets, plus a backyard that includes an in-ground swimming pool and under-home entertaining areas.

Canberra

This modern house is available in Canberra. (Source: Domain)

Finishing up in the nation’s capital, we have this three-bedroom, one-bathroom house in Harrison.

The modern home is light, bright and airy. The kitchen features a wide window and ample storage space, while the main bedroom is separated from the other bedrooms.

Here's a look from the outside. (Source: Domain)

The open-plan living and dining area opens out to the rear backyard, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining.

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