Can I ask for $30k more from current employer?

Hi All

Here is the current state of play:

Live in Australia, am 27 years old
Closing on 10 years IT experience, have worked since 15, have been in IT since 18
My current job title is an Architect, have around 3 years experience with this role
Joined my employer from networking in my old role, get along with the CEO like he is a mate
Asked for $100k per year and he didn’t raise an eyebrow, just responded “done” when I started at the start of this year
I have worked on 6 large clients this year and have only been on the bench for two weeks
Have delivered an enormous amount of work across the year and received hugely positive feedback from all clients, now get asked for by name
He would like me to manage this regional office as we grow here over the next year/s
Market average for an architect in Melbourne is $130k

We are doing performance and appraisal next month - I want to up my package to the market average of $130k

Thoughts? What would you say/do? Am I being too hopeful in wanting that high of an increase less then 12 months after commencement?

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