Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Golden Square › Ruth St
$895,000
Last sold
2 Apr 2026
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Car spaces
855 m²
Land
188 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
$895,000
2 Apr 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Golden Square (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $886/m² of land (n=105). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Golden Square
+44.1%
Median sale
Suburb $621,000
-1.18 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.85%
Suburb median $621,000 from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
GRZ
Jurisdiction
Greater Bendigo
Greater Bendigo, VIC
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
VICZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE · GRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 857 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate. Zoning and lot facts are a starting point, not proof this lot outperforms the suburb. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Flood overlay has not been queried for this lot. Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Minimum lot size is not loaded, so two-lot subdivision is not confirmed. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $460/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.
3 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
KnownmediumZoned GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE · GRZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 857 m². Dual occupancy is not confirmed from the controls loaded for this lot. Two-lot subdivision is unknown without minimum lot size and frontage. This is a screen, not a planning certificate.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownVictoria 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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 857 m² — land size can look like optionality. No material overlays were returned that would explain a discount. That is not proof the price is fair. Nearby DAs, easements, and flood-layer gaps can still explain a cheap-looking listing — those are not all loaded.
Lot-level flood
UnknownFlood overlay has not been queried for this lot. 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
UnknownNo DA adapter returned applications 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
Golden Square at a glance
9,828
People
$621,000
Median sale
$460/wk
Median rent
3.85%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 98 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | MaldonHome offers excellent family-friendly spaces and an enviable city-fringe lifestyle. Positioned in the sought-after city-fringe Golden Square and under 3km from the centre of Bendigo, the property delivers easy access to schools, shops and the heart of town. With multiple living zones, a dedicated study, a versatile basement studio/retreat, theatre room, and lovely outdoor spaces, the home is well-suited to modern life – whether downsizing or looking for the family home that has it all.
• An inviting entry opens to warm, light-filled interiors enhanced by polished timber flooring throughout the main living areas.
• A theatre room or formal lounge at the front of the home provides a quiet retreat, ideal for movie nights or relaxed entertaining.
• The open-plan kitchen, living and dining zone forms the hub of the home.
• The kitchen features dark cabinetry, generous bench space and ample storage, positioned to overlook the main living areas.
• Three comfortable bedrooms are complemented by a separate study or home office, perfect for remote work or study.
• The main bedroom includes a walk-in robe and private ensuite, creating a well-defined parents' retreat.
• There is also a highly flexible space that can be used for a number other purposes
• Secure internal access is provided via the double garage, which also includes a workbench and excellent storage.
• Outdoor living is well catered for with a decked entertaining area, spa area and established gardens that surround the home.
• The large backyard includes two garden sheds and plenty of space for children, pets or further landscaping.
• Located in a family-friendly pocket just minutes from Golden Square amenities and the Bendigo CBD.
Offering contemporary comfort, adaptable living spaces and a prime city-fringe location, this Golden Square home is a fantastic opportunity for families or buyers seeking space and versatility close to Bendigo's Centre.
Listing description written by Tim Noonan, Belle Property Bendigo | Castlemaine | Maldon — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.