Buyers advocate · Aberfeldie

Buyers Agent in Aberfeldie, on your side only.

A compact pocket of interwar bungalows and rebuilt family homes between Buckley Street and the Maribyrnong River, where the best houses come up rarely and often sell before a crowd has formed.
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1 in 2Bought off-market
47Days on average
50+Years combined
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Aberfeldie at a glance

Aberfeldie: Bungalow Streets Above the Maribyrnong River

Aberfeldie covers only a small slice of Moonee Valley, a tight grid running from Buckley Street down to the Maribyrnong River, with Afton Street on the west and Aberfeldie Park on the east. Its streets are lined with interwar Californian bungalows, postwar brick homes and a growing number of architect-designed rebuilds, many on blocks that fall toward the river. The median house price sits around $1.7 million (REIV, March quarter 2026), which puts it level with the best streets of neighbouring Essendon.

Because the suburb is so small, turnover is low and quality stock is spread thin across the year. Houses averaged 49 days on market, and that average hides two very different clocks: well-priced homes go quickly, overpriced ones sit. As a buyers agent working in Aberfeldie, our job is to tell those apart early and to know which riverside streets justify the premium.

Aberfeldie market snapshot

  • Median house price: $1.7 million
  • Average days on market (houses): 49
  • Median weekly rent (house): $650
  • Gross rental yield (houses): 1.8%
  • Source: REIV, March quarter 2026
How it works

How we buy in Aberfeldie

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Free strategy call

Thirty minutes on your brief, your budget and the streets and property types that genuinely fit it. No obligation.

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Search on and off market

We inspect, shortlist and run the due diligence, including homes that sell quietly and never reach the portals.

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Negotiate or bid, then settle

We set the price strategy, negotiate or bid on your behalf, and manage the contract through to settlement.

Book a free strategy callOne fixed fee, agreed upfront. We act only for the buyer, never the vendor.
Lou LihariFormer selling agent and auctioneer. Leads negotiation and bidding for our clients.
Before you inspect

Where Aberfeldie Buyers Overpay, and Where They Miss Value

The lowest streets near the Maribyrnong carry the views and the trail access, but some sit within flood mapping, and the October 2022 flood along the river showed how far it can rise. Check the planning certificate and council flood information before you fall for the outlook.

Slope is the quieter cost. Many Aberfeldie blocks drop toward the river, which affects drainage, retaining walls and how easily you can extend or rebuild. Buyers comparing an original bungalow with a finished rebuild often underestimate what building on a sloping site really costs. On the opportunity side, homes facing Buckley Street or the busier Waverley Street edge trade at a real discount, and a house that turns its living areas away from the road can close much of that gap at resale.

Tell us your budget and must-haves, and we will show you which Aberfeldie streets fit and which homes are worth chasing before auction.
Local knowledge

Buying in Aberfeldie: a local view

Premium pockets

The streets near the Maribyrnong River and Clifton Park.

Quieter pockets to weigh up

The Waverley Street edge toward Essendon West and the busier arterials.

Hardest stock to secure

A grand period home with river proximity.

A common buyer mistake

Overlooking the river flood mapping on the lowest streets.

Life in Aberfeldie

The Maribyrnong River trail and Clifton Park.

School zones in Aberfeldie

Strong nearby private and government schools serve the area. Confirm zoning at findmyschool.vic.gov.au.

If Aberfeldie is out of reach: Essendon or Moonee Ponds.

Thinking of buying in Aberfeldie?

We take on a limited number of clients at a time, so every brief gets a director’s full attention. Book a free, no-obligation strategy call and we will map out your Aberfeldie search together.

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Buying in Aberfeldie: What We Watch For

The stock that is genuinely scarce in Aberfeldie is a well-renovated, single-level bungalow with a north-facing garden on one of the quiet streets between Buckley Street and the river. When one comes up, buyers who have been looking across Essendon, Moonee Ponds and Niddrie all converge on it, and the result often surprises the agent as much as the vendor. Because of that, some owners prefer to test the market quietly first, and a well-prepared buyer with finance approved can sometimes secure a home before a public campaign begins. The other pattern we see is buyers paying a river premium for a home that is near the water but not on a street that benefits from it. Proximity to the Maribyrnong trail is valued, yet a lower street with flood mapping can be harder to insure and resell. We weigh both before advising on price.

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I was flat out with work and had neither the time nor the resources to house hunt, and not being local made the Melbourne market hard to understand. Lou and Alana were incredibly professional and took care of every single detail, making the whole process smooth and stress-free. They found my home in just 11 days! I'd wholeheartedly recommend LP Advisory to friends and family who want to actually enjoy finding their perfect place.
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Jac Bowie
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I can’t recommend Lou and Alana from LP Advisory highly enough! They helped me secure my dream Melbourne apartment and, along the way, educated me on the property market, Melbourne suburbs and making smart investment decisions. Their knowledge, professionalism and genuine care made the entire experience fantastic. I’ll absolutely be using them for future purchases and recommending them to everyone I know. Couldn’t be happier!
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Connie Caligiuri
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Lou was extremely helpful, professional, personable and knowledgeable from the get go. He was responsive throughout the process and gave us the confidence we needed to make informed decisions. My partner and I can’t recommend Lou’s services enough! Thank you Lou!
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Stephanie Evans
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Have dealt with LP Advisory on many occasion being a real estate agent in the Port Phillip area. I have to say Lou is always extremely easy and no fuss to deal with, always having the best intentions for their clients. Lou recently purchased a property through us pre market in South Melbourne. Within 48 hours, his client had viewed, a building inspection had been conducted and we had negotiated with the owner and come to an agreeable price. Happy clients all round so thank you. Steph Evans - Marshall White.
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Kirrily Graham
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The team at LP Advisory are an absolute delight to work with. They have incredible experience, local knowledge and expansive network in the industry. They provide an impeccable service and I was so impressed with their promptness and level of communication. Thanks Lou and Alana, it is a pleasure to work with you!
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Tashi Dorjee
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Genuine, easy to trust , real world market advice. Can't recommend him enough
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Hayley Vo
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I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lou on a number of property matters, and one thing that really stands out is the level of care and attention to detail he puts into the property search for his clients. Lou is extremely knowledgeable. He is always asking questions, clarifying details and making sure he has a thorough understanding of the property so he can properly guide and assist his clients. From a conveyancer’s perspective, it’s really lovely to see the amount of care he takes behind the scenes to ensure his clients are making informed decisions and purchasing the right property for them. I would happily recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, knowledgeable and genuinely caring buyer’s advocate.
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Dominic Monaco
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I've had the pleasure of getting to know Lou and Alana from LP Advisory and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They genuinely put their clients first and are committed to helping buyers make informed property decisions. Their knowledge of the Melbourne market, professionalism and attention to detail are evident in everything they do. They're approachable, honest, responsive and clearly passionate about achieving the best possible outcome for their clients. I have every confidence recommending LP Advisory to anyone looking for a trusted buyer's advocate.
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James Miller
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There are not enough superlatives for what a wonderful job Lou and Alana have done. Looking for a home is stressful enough, especially when you add in the fact I am move interstate, however the LP Advisory team took all the difficult work out of it. I am extremely happy with the service and care I have received, which obviously ranged from sourcing appropriate inspections based on my preferences, then through going to them, giving me amazing advice and suggestions. They are both very professional, very kind and very efficient. Thank you both so very much. I am beyond appreciative and I could not recommend their services enough. If anyone is looking, please look into Lou and Alana. Thanks :)
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Erin Richardson
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I could not recommend Lou, Alana and the LP Advisory Team more highly. They are absolutely the real deal in terms of their local knowledge, price guidance and relationships - it is almost an unfair advantage if you have them on your team. I recently was able to purchase a home far better than anything I would have dreamed of due to the strength of their relationships and negotiating advice. At no point did I ever feel pressured to look at homes which I felt were off brief - they would send me video tours of homes before I even stepped in to make sure that it was only for the highest and best potential homes that I was investing my time. I wasn't fighting with the regular weekend crowds but had the opportunity to view when it suited me. And more than that, I was able to be candid and open in my feedback which was clearly taken back on board and reflected back in the shortlist that was presented back to me. As a business owner making a significant purchase, their commercial nous was unbelievable as was their integrity (they earned their fee four times over) and I feel incredibly fortunate to have worked with them. I was actually recommended them by one of the local Port Melbourne/Albert Park agents who probably regrets introducing us now!
Your team

How We Buy Where Few Homes Ever Trade

In a suburb this small, the next good Aberfeldie listing might be months away, so missing one hurts. Sharyn keeps in regular contact with agents across the Essendon district, and we often hear about owners weighing up a quiet sale before a board goes up. When a home does go to auction, Lou bids for you with the read of the room that comes from years as an auctioneer himself. Before any of that, Alana checks what matters here: flood mapping on the river streets, drainage and retaining on sloping blocks, and permit history on extended bungalows. Our fee is fixed, so our advice never moves with the price you pay.

Lou Lihari

Director · Lead buyers agent

Former selling agent and auctioneer. Negotiates and bids for you.

Alana Prideaux

Director of Operations · Licensed agent

Runs due diligence: contracts, Section 32, overlays and building reports.

Sharyn Prideaux

Off-market specialist

Finds the homes that sell quietly, before they reach the portals.

Questions

Buying in Aberfeldie: Common Questions

Are the Aberfeldie streets closest to the Maribyrnong River affected by flooding?
Some of the lowest streets near the Maribyrnong River sit within flood mapping, while most of Aberfeldie on higher ground does not. The only reliable answer is address by address: the planning certificate shows any overlay, and Moonee Valley Council and Melbourne Water hold flood information. We check this for every river-side property before our clients bid, because it can affect insurance, building approvals and resale.
Aberfeldie is not cheaper than the best of Essendon, but it offers something those suburbs rarely do: quiet, mostly detached streets with river access and few through roads. Moonee Ponds gives you more apartments, the Puckle Street shops and a train station, while Essendon has a deeper range of period homes. Families who want a house on a calm street often find Aberfeldie the better long-term fit.
Aberfeldie Primary School is the local government primary, and Catholic options in the suburb include Our Lady of Nativity and Resurrection School, with Ave Maria College for secondary. Several well-known independent schools are a short drive away in Essendon. Government secondary zones are set address by address and can change, so confirm the zone for any home at findmyschool.vic.gov.au before you buy.
Most Aberfeldie residents drive or bus to Essendon station on the Craigieburn line, a short trip east along Buckley Street. Several bus routes run along Buckley Street, including the 903 SmartBus, and CityLink is within easy reach for drivers. The lack of a station inside the suburb is part of why its streets stay quiet, but buyers who rely on public transport should test the commute at peak hour.
Buying an original bungalow usually gives you the better long-term return in Aberfeldie, provided the block suits extension or rebuilding. Sloping sites, drainage and any heritage or flood controls can add a lot to the build, so get those costs checked before you bid. A finished home saves time and risk, but you pay the builder’s margin and the seller’s taste up front.
Yes, if you want to see homes before they are widely marketed and avoid overpaying in a thin market. Aberfeldie has so few sales that a single comparable can swing what an agent quotes. We bring recent sales evidence from across the Essendon district, check flood and site issues early, and negotiate or bid on your behalf, all for a fixed fee.
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We act for owner occupiers buying a home to live in, as well as first home buyers, families upsizing, downsizers and property investors.

Some homes change hands before they are ever advertised, so we search off-market property as well as listings. If it goes to auction, we can bid for you. Not sure about the building? Start with a pre-purchase property report.

Moving from interstate or overseas? We run the search and inspections for buyers who are not in Melbourne. Buying for business or super? See our commercial property buyers advocate service.

Selling instead? Our vendor advocates help you pick the right agent and campaign.

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