PHOTO: The result highlights the ongoing strength of premium lifestyle property, even as broader market conditions remain challenging. NINE
Nervous Auction Ends In Celebration As TV Star Sets New Coogee One-Bedroom Price Record
Former Hi-5 star and television presenter Charli Robinson has achieved a record-breaking result in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, selling her prized Coogee apartment for an impressive $2.5 million after what she described as a nerve-wracking auction experience.
Despite widespread headlines about falling property prices, declining auction clearance rates and a softening Sydney housing market, Robinson’s luxury beachfront investment defied the trend, setting a new suburb record for a one-bedroom apartment in Coogee.
The result highlights the ongoing strength of premium lifestyle property, even as broader market conditions remain challenging.
🏠 Record-Breaking Sale In Coogee
Robinson’s one-bedroom apartment is located within the iconic Coogee Waters building, one of Sydney’s most tightly held beachfront addresses.
The apartment was offered to the market following a relatively short marketing campaign before being sold under the hammer for:
💰 $2.5 Million
Charli Robinson and partner Liam Talbot.
According to Robinson, the sale established a new record price for a one-bedroom apartment in Coogee.
The result comes at a time when Sydney’s broader property market has been experiencing significant downward pressure.
Just hours before the auction, media headlines were dominated by reports of falling house prices and weaker auction results across Sydney.
The one-bedroom Coogee apartment has been rented out as a holiday home for the past 10 years.
The bedroom in her Coogee apartment.
😬 “I Was Nervous”
While Robinson has spent decades performing in front of audiences and television cameras, she admitted watching the auction unfold was one of the more stressful experiences she has faced.
The former children’s television star followed the auction remotely from Brisbane alongside her partner, professional racing driver Liam Talbot.
According to Robinson, concerns about the state of the Sydney property market had heightened the nerves.
With reports of properties being passed in and values declining across the city, uncertainty was high leading into auction day.
Fortunately for Robinson, the auction gathered momentum as bidding progressed.
The dining room.
The living area.
❤️ Liam Talbot’s Advice Proved Spot On
Robinson credited her partner Liam Talbot with helping keep her calm during the auction process.
Watching the sale unfold via live stream from Queensland, Talbot reportedly reminded her:
“It’s not where you start, it’s where you finish.”
Those words proved accurate as bidding intensified and ultimately pushed the apartment to its record-breaking sale price.
The successful result left Robinson smiling by the conclusion of the auction.
Liam Talbot and Charli Robinson in Brisbane in 2025. Picture: Richard Walker
The epic view from her one-bedroom Coogee apartment.
🌊 Ocean Views That Captured Buyers’ Attention
One of the property’s biggest selling points was undoubtedly its breathtaking position overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The apartment occupies a prized northeast-facing position within the building and enjoys:
✅ Panoramic ocean views
✅ Top-floor privacy
✅ Secure lift access
✅ Wraparound entertainer’s terrace
✅ Beachfront lifestyle
Robinson described the property as offering some of the most spectacular views available in the area.
Being positioned on the top level ensured uninterrupted ocean vistas from virtually every room.
Charli Robinson has sold her one-bedroom Sydney unit.
📍 Prime Coogee Location
Location continues to be one of the strongest drivers of premium property values across Sydney.
The apartment offered immediate access to:
☕ Cafes and restaurants
🏖️ Coogee Beach
🚶 Coastal walking tracks
🌊 Oceanfront recreation
🚍 Transport connections
For many buyers, the combination of lifestyle, location and scarcity creates a powerful value proposition that can continue attracting strong demand regardless of broader market conditions.
🎤 From Hi-5 To Property Success
Robinson became a household name through her role in the hugely successful children’s entertainment group Hi-5.
The group became one of Australia’s most recognised family entertainment brands and developed a global following.
Since leaving Hi-5, Robinson has built a successful career across television, radio and media while also developing a substantial property portfolio with Talbot.
The couple have become increasingly active in the property market over recent years.
💰 Not Their First Property Success
The Coogee sale is not the first significant real estate transaction completed by Robinson and Talbot.
In 2025, the couple sold an investment property in Brisbane’s prestigious suburb of Bulimba for approximately:
💵 $3.36 Million
The pair also own an impressive acreage property in Chandler, Queensland.
The estate reportedly includes:
🏠 Main residence
🚗 16-car garage
🍷 Wine cellar
🏡 Separate guest apartment
🌳 More than one hectare of land
The property reflects the couple’s ongoing interest in high-quality residential real estate.
📈 What The Sale Says About The Sydney Market
The record sale provides an interesting insight into the current state of the Sydney property market.
While recent data shows Sydney house prices have fallen significantly, premium lifestyle properties continue to attract strong interest.
This reflects a growing divide within the market.
Some Segments Are Struggling
- Mortgage-sensitive suburbs
- Investor-focused stock
- Outer suburban housing
Some Segments Remain Strong
- Blue-chip coastal locations
- Prestige properties
- Scarce lifestyle assets
- Trophy apartments
The Coogee result demonstrates that quality properties in exceptional locations can still command premium prices even during softer market conditions.
🔮 Could Sydney’s Premium Market Continue To Outperform?
Many property experts believe Sydney’s most desirable suburbs may continue to outperform the broader market.
Factors supporting premium locations include:
- Limited supply
- High-income buyers
- Lifestyle appeal
- International demand
- Long-term scarcity
As interest rate uncertainty continues, buyers may become increasingly selective, focusing on properties that offer unique features and irreplaceable locations.
📍 Property Noise View
The sale of Charli Robinson’s Coogee apartment is a timely reminder that property markets rarely move in one direction.
While Sydney headlines have focused heavily on falling house prices, the reality is far more nuanced.
Premium coastal property remains highly sought after.
Scarcity still matters.
Lifestyle still sells.
And when a property offers breathtaking views, an exceptional location and a unique ownership story, buyers are often willing to pay a premium regardless of broader market sentiment.
For Robinson, what started as a nervous auction morning ended with a suburb record and a very successful result.
SOURCE: NEWS.COM.AU