Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
SA › Goolwa Beach › Merrett Ave
$745,000–$765,000
For sale
Asking range
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
5
Car spaces
947 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
Asking
$745,000–$765,000
Asking range · $787/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Goolwa Beach (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $801/m² of land (n=114). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Goolwa Beach
+2.1%
Median sale
Suburb $730,000
-0.08 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.60%
Suburb median $730,000 from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
$46,208 on top of the price (6.2% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: South Australia schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Based on the low end of the asking range, not a contract price.
Pre-filled with Goolwa Beach's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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
SAPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $505/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. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.5%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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.
Area
Goolwa Beach at a glance
2,254
People
$730,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.60%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 30 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Elders Real Estate GoolwaFresh, stylish and completely transformed, this beautifully renovated family home delivers an impressive combination of contemporary living, outstanding outdoor space and exceptional shedding, all set on a huge allotment of approx. 947m² in a convenient Goolwa Beach location.
Perfectly positioned central to the beach, river and Goolwa township and just moments from a large reserve, this is a fantastic turn-key opportunity for families, active retirees or anyone looking for a little more room to move without compromising on style or convenience.
Step inside and you're welcomed by a light, bright and inviting open-plan lounge / dining / kitchen area, where the home's fresh, funky décor immediately sets the tone. The completely new kitchen forms the heart of the home, featuring extensive drawers and bench space, dishwasher and full butler's pantry with wall oven that adds another level of functionality.
A central hallway leads to 3 bedrooms, master including WIRobe while bedrooms 2 & 3 both offer BIRobes. All are serviced by the sparkling new family bathroom with shower, vanity and toilet, while a convenient second separate toilet and newly renovated laundry make everyday family living a breeze.
Ceiling fans throughout and S/S RCAC conditioning to the main living area provide year-round comfort, while security shutters add further practicality and peace of mind.
The extensive improvements go well beyond the cosmetic, with the home also featuring a new roof and insulation, adding to the comfort, efficiency and low-maintenance appeal of this comprehensively refurbished property.
Outside, the property really comes into its own.
The semi-enclosed rear deck provides a relaxed extension of the living space and is the perfect spot for morning coffees, casual entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. A separate paved gazebo creates another fabulous outdoor entertaining zone, ideal for afternoon drinks, barbecues and long summer evenings with family and friends.
For those needing serious vehicle, boat, caravan or workshop space, the property is exceptionally well equipped. A three-car carport provides excellent undercover parking and access through to the substantial 6m x 8m garage/workshop, complete with power and lighting. A further garden shed at the rear takes care of the tools and garden equipment.
The huge allotment provides plenty of room for children and pets to enjoy, with lush lawns, landscaped gardens and an assortment of established fruit trees creating a wonderful backyard environment… there's even your very own 3-hole mini golf course – sure to become a favourite with family and friends! Irrigation to the front yard makes maintaining the attractive surrounds that little bit easier.
Adding further appeal is a substantial 6.6kW solar system, helping keep household running costs in check.
Completely renovated, refreshed and refurbished from top to bottom, there's simply nothing left to do but move in, unpack and enjoy.
Fresh, functional and full of surprises, here is a fantastic all-round package offering stylish living, a huge allotment, outstanding shedding and an enviable Goolwa Beach lifestyle.
Listing description written by Lucas Bradley, Elders Real Estate Goolwa — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.