Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$1,500,000
Last sold
15 Sept 2025
5
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
686 m²
Land
99 m²
Building
Districts View
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
$1,500,000
15 Sept 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Bowral (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,122/m² of land (n=64). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Bowral
+10.7%
Median sale
Suburb $1,355,000
-0.30 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.10%
Suburb median $1,355,000 from 54 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
NSWPlanning 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.” NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $808/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. NSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet. 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. NSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
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
UnknownNSW has a statewide DA API. Nearby (100–800 m) applications are not loaded for this property yet.
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
UnknownNSW Valuer General land values are not loaded for this property yet.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNSW net yield needs land tax and VG inputs that are not loaded. Gross yield from listings is not net yield.
Area
Bowral at a glance
10,786
People
$1,355,000
Median sale
$808/wk
Median rent
3.10%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 54 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Highlands PropertyEmbracing the perfect balance between classic country charm and in-town convenience, this beautifully presented cottage-style residence is nestled just minutes from the heart of Bowral. Elevated to capture sweeping district views, the home exudes warmth and character from the moment you arrive, with its cream weatherboard façade, white trim, and timeless picket fence creating instant street appeal.
Step inside to a light-filled, open-plan layout where living, dining, and kitchen zones flow effortlessly to a generous wraparound verandah, ideal for entertaining or simply soaking in the peaceful surrounds. Bifold doors blur the line between indoors and out, while hardwood floors and soft natural light create a welcoming ambience throughout.
The country-style kitchen is both functional and stylish, featuring an island bench, 900mm oven, and gas cooktop—perfect for family meals or hosting friends.
Upstairs, the home comfortably accommodates with four generous bedrooms, including a master suite, all serviced by a large main bathroom complete with a bathtub. Downstairs, a fully self-contained lower level with private access and its own bathroom has previously been used as an Airbnb, offering the potential for income or a private space for guests or extended family.
Further versatility comes in the form of a second family room and a dedicated home office or fifth bedroom, along with a renovated combined bathroom and laundry on the main level. A single garage and a sun-drenched paved courtyard complete the picture.
Perfectly positioned for a relaxed Southern Highlands lifestyle, this delightful home is just a short stroll or drive to Bowral’s boutiques, cafés, schools, and transport, offering a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of village life with all the charm of a country retreat.
Features:
- Cottage-style, three-storey family home with elevated district views
- Cream weatherboard façade, white trim, and picket fence street frontage
- Light-filled open-plan living flowing to a large covered verandah
- Country-style kitchen with island bench, 900mm oven, and gas cooktop
- Timber hardwood flooring throughout and excellent natural light
- Four bedrooms upstairs, serviced by a large bathroom with bathtub
- Flexible lower level with bathroom and private access – ideal for Airbnb
- Additional family room and versatile home office or fifth bedroom
- Renovated combined bathroom and laundry on main level
- Rear garage and paved courtyard for alfresco enjoyment
For further information or to arrange a private inspection, please contact Jacob McKinnon on 0498 653 300.
Listing description written by Highlands Property, Highlands Property — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.