Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Ballarat Central › Lyons Street South
$1,995,995–$2,195,000
For sale
Asking range
$1,350,000
Last sold
7 Dec 2020
4
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
1,023 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
$1,995,995–$2,195,000
Asking range · $1,951/m² of land
Last recorded sale $1,350,000 (7 Dec 2020).
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Ballarat Central (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,437/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Ballarat Central
+224.6%
Median sale
Suburb $615,000
-2.43 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.51%
Suburb median $615,000 from 35 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.
$117,094 on top of the price (5.9% 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: Victoria 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 Ballarat Central'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
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 $415/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 1.1%. 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
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?
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
Ballarat Central at a glance
5,311
People
$615,000
Median sale
$415/wk
Median rent
3.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 35 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratThis remarkable residence is perfectly positioned on one of Ballarat’s most sought-after tree-lined boulevards, just a short stroll to the hospital precinct, Lake Wendouree, boutique cafes, and vibrant shopping. Combining the charm of a turn-of-the-century Victorian with the luxury of a complete, no-expense-spared renovation, this home represents the pinnacle of heritage elegance and modern convenience.
From the moment you arrive, the grandeur is undeniable. A fully re-concreted wraparound porch welcomes you inside where heritage elegance meets contemporary style – with soaring ceilings, sleek modern flooring, and beautifully preserved ceiling roses setting the tone. The formal lounge boasts an open fireplace and reverse-cycle heating and cooling, while the expansive living, dining, and updated kitchen flow effortlessly together.
Featuring premium Miele appliances and a wine cellar, the kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining in style.
Accommodation is superb, offering five bedrooms, three bathrooms, and three toilets throughout. The master suite and additional bedrooms are generous in scale, with the master and second bedroom enjoying their own reverse-cycle heating and cooling for year-round comfort. Every detail has been meticulously addressed, with the property rewired, replumbed, restumped, and fitted with new carpets, central heating, and three hot water services for modern reliability. For added peace of mind, the home is equipped with a comprehensive CCTV security system with seven cameras.
The lifestyle benefits extend beyond the main residence. A separate guest bungalow includes a full bathroom, kitchenette, and lounge, making it ideal for extended family, teenagers, or Airbnb potential. Another versatile outdoor studio with kitchenette featuring Miele induction cooking, timber floors, and its own bathroom-once a dance studio-offers endless opportunities for work, play or creative pursuits.
Outdoors is just as impressive, with beautifully manicured gardens, fruit trees, vegetable gardens and a dedicated entertaining area perfect for gatherings. Thousands have been invested to create this truly exceptional home, making it a rare and extraordinary opportunity in Ballarat Central.
Listing description written by Peter Burley, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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