Colac at a glance
9,153
People
$495,000
Median sale
$411/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 126 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Colac › Mcdonald St
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
870 m²
Land
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
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Colac (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $675/m² of land (n=134). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Colac at a glance
9,153
People
$495,000
Median sale
$411/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 126 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
GRZ1
Jurisdiction
Colac Otway
Colac Otway, 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 - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 838 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 $411/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 - SCHEDULE 1 · GRZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 838 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 838 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
Colac at a glance
9,153
People
$495,000
Median sale
$411/wk
Median rent
4.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 126 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White ColacPerfectly positioned in one of Colac's most desirable lakeside pockets, 11 McDonald Street delivers the ultimate family lifestyle just a short stroll from the water's edge of Lake Colac.
Beautifully updated and thoughtfully designed, this spacious five-bedroom, two-bathroom home offers flexibility, comfort and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Inside, you'll find four generous bedrooms, all complete with built-in robes, while the master suite is privately positioned and enhanced by a sleek renovated ensuite and walk-in robe. The central bathroom has also been stylishly renovated and features a shower, bath and vanity.
The seamless floorplan flows beautifully across two living zones, creating space for both connection and retreat. At the heart of the home, the open kitchen overlooks the main living area and out to the stunning gardens beyond - a dream setup for the home cook. Featuring gas cooking, a walk-in pantry and abundant bench space, it's designed for entertaining and everyday ease. Heating/Cooling consists of gas central heating and split system reverse cycle.
Step outside and you'll discover a property truly set up for year-round enjoyment. An impressive undercover pergola extends off the shed, creating the perfect all-weather entertaining space, while the dedicated fire pit area invites relaxed evenings with family and friends.
Adding incredible versatility is the self-contained studio - a private fifth bedroom or retreat complete with kitchenette, fireplace and split system. Ideal for guests, extended family, a teenager's haven or even a home business setup.
The manicured gardens are beautifully maintained with a self-watering system, and a double bay garage provides secure vehicle storage and additional space for tools or equipment.
With the lake just a short stroll away, this is a rare opportunity to secure a move-in-ready family home in a tightly held lakeside location - offering space, style and the lifestyle to match.
Listing description written by Toby Kent, Ray White Colac — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.