Bendigo at a glance
5,608
People
$635,000
Median sale
$444/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$575,000
Last sold
10 Sept 2025
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
124 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
$575,000
10 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bendigo (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,377/m² of land (n=94). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bendigo at a glance
5,608
People
$635,000
Median sale
$444/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bendigo
-9.4%
Median sale
Suburb $635,000
+0.38 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.64%
Suburb median $635,000 from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
VICPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $444/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownArea
Bendigo at a glance
5,608
People
$635,000
Median sale
$444/wk
Median rent
3.64%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 80 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by PRD BendigoPositioned in one of Bendigo's most tightly held and walkable precincts, this two-bedroom townhouse is a rare opportunity to secure your slice of vibrant inner-city life. Tucked away in a private laneway just moments from the hospital, schools, cafés, and the CBD, 1 Forest Lane offers charm, lifestyle, and investment appeal in equal measure.
With a contemporary façade and thoughtful two-storey layout, this home strikes the perfect balance between character and function. Step inside to discover a light-filled living space with timber accents and exposed beams, complemented by terracotta-toned floors and crisp white finishes. A split system keeps the main living zone comfortable year-round.
The adjoining meals area features striking double-height windows, bringing in natural light and creating a true sense of openness. The kitchen is equipped with timber benchtops, a freestanding oven, modern appliances, and excellent storage, making it both stylish and practical.
Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms - each with built-in robes and ceiling fans - are separated by a central landing, ideal for a home office nook. The generous bathroom includes a full-size bath, while an additional split system adds comfort to the upper floor.
Outside, a private north-facing courtyard and undercover porch provide a leafy setting to unwind or entertain. A secure off-street car space accessed via the driveway adds practical value in this highly sought-after locale.
Notably, the home has enjoyed strong success as a short-term rental, generating over $50,000 in gross income in the past 12 months - a testament to its location, presentation, and ongoing demand.
This is more than a home - it's a lifestyle investment. Ideal for professionals, medical staff, downsizers, or savvy investors, you're just a short walk to Bendigo Health, Queen Elizabeth Oval, Tom Flood Sports Centre, and local schools like Catherine McAuley College.
Key Features:
• Prime inner-city location within walking distance to the hospital, CBD, and schools
• Two-storey design with double-height windows and abundant natural light
• Two bedrooms, 1 bathroom, plus split systems on both levels
• Proven performer as a short-term rental, grossing over $50K/year
• Private courtyard and secure off-street car space
Listing description written by Matt Ingram, PRD Bendigo — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.