Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
12,140.569 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
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Forbes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $610/m² of land (n=35). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
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 $408/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
UnknownArea
Forbes at a glance
8,163
People
$470,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
4.51%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 42 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White ParkesCharming Riverfront Cottage set on 2.96 hectares - A Lifestyle Dream
Nestled on the banks of the picturesque Lachlan River, this character-filled cottage is a rare lifestyle opportunity in one of Forbes' most sought-after locations. Set across lush (2.96 ha) of established grounds, including lucerne paddocks, this property is the perfect blend of classic charm and modern convenience.
The standout feature of the home is the expansive deck area, designed for entertaining or relaxing while enjoying the stunning sweeping river views - your very own piece of paradise on the Lachlan river just minutes from town.
Homestead boasts:
* Three spacious bedrooms, the main featuring spacious light filled ensuite & WIR
* A wide, welcoming central hallway
* Combined second bathroom/laundry
* Open plan living and dining area with woodfire heater for year-round comfort
* A stylish, modern kitchen with ample storage and natural light
* High ceilings, natural light & wide timber floor boards are featured throughout
* Classic bullnose verandah - perfect for a morning coffee in the sun
* Expansive rear deck (partially covered) overlooking the tranquil Lachlan River
Additional Features Include:
* Three-bay shed with a lined room, ideal as a home office or extra accommodation
* Single carport
* 13kW solar system with batteries + 12kVA diesel generator for reliable off-grid power
* Gentle access to the river
* Town water connection plus 90,000L rainwater storage
* Variable speed submersible pump on river
* Pop-up sprinkler system for efficient irrigation
* Established lucerne for livestock enterprise or hay production
* Available for purchase in two sections. Lot 1 - 2.946ha (house) (approx.)
This unique property offers the ultimate lifestyle package: serene river frontage, energy independence, abundant water supply, and a charming family home - all within easy reach of Forbes town centre. Often sought but rarely found small acrage like these are rarely offered to the market.
Agent: Brendon Allegri 0416 930 197 / E:brendon.allegri@raywhite.com
Listing description written by Brendon Allegri, Ray White Parkes — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
NSW 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.