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WA › Mount Barker › St Werburghs Rd

1179 St Werburghs Rd, Mount Barker WA 6324

Rural Property

$750,000

Last sold

9 Aug 2024

4

Bedrooms

2

Bathrooms

3

Car spaces

50,000 m²

Land

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Districts View

What should you know about this lot before spending serious money?

Why this property?

  • FactLast recorded sale $750,000 (9 Aug 2024).(Recorded sale)
  • FactLand 50,000 m²; no building size recorded.(Property record)
  • CalculationRecorded Rural Property sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size: median $4/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.(Districts recorded sales)

What could make it worth more?

No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.

What could make it worth less?

No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.

What should you verify next?

  1. 1Official planning layers are still retrieving for this parcel — check back before relying on zoning or overlay absence.
  2. 2No hazard layer has been retrieved — confirm flood, bushfire and heritage exposure from council mapping before an offer.

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

What this lot has actually traded at

Last sold

$750,000

9 Aug 2024 · derived via latest_sale

Local land rate: recorded Rural Property sales in Mount Barker (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $4/m² of land (n=11). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.

Mount Barker at a glance

3,090

People

$635,000

Median sale

$454/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

Vs Mount Barker

+18.1%

Median sale

Suburb $635,000

-0.57 pp

Gross yield

Suburb 3.72%

Suburb median $635,000 from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.

Planning

Planning and development

Planning data is being calculated

Development activity

Data unavailable

Source

  • Provider: unavailable
  • Dataset: unavailable
  • Retrieved: not yet retrieved
  • Version: planning-v1

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

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, bushfire and heritage

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Flood

Not retrieved

Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Bushfire

Not retrieved

Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Heritage

Not retrieved

Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.

Records

Property history

  1. Soldprice unknown10 June 2025
  2. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Dec 2024
  3. Listedprice unknowncompleted24 Dec 2024
  4. Sold$750,0009 Aug 2024
  5. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 June 2024
  6. Listedprice unknowncompleted4 June 2024

Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.

Capital growth

WA

Why this lot, not just this suburb

Why could this property outperform?

WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 50,000 m² — that is not official geometry. 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.

What could kill that thesis?

Confidence: low

Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

Rental

Income, competition, and yield

What will it realistically rent for?

Confidence: low

No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $454/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.

What competition will it face?

Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property. 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.

What does the yield actually look like?

Confidence: low

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

What this means for this property

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.”

Read more

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

What is known for this property

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

    Unknown

    WA full cadastre is not free for commercial use. Lot optionality cannot be computed from official geometry. Listed land size is 50,000 m² — that is not official geometry.

  • Nearby development pipeline

    Unknown

    Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.

  • Honest achievable rent

    Knownlow

    This 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

    Unknown

    Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.

  • Why is this cheap?

    Unknown

    The constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.

  • Lot-level flood

    Unknown

    Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”

  • Catalyst exposure

    Unknown

    Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.

  • This lot's DA history

    Unknown

    Development applications have not been queried for this parcel.

  • Statutory land value versus ask

    Unknown

    Statutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.

  • Net yield / holding costs

    Unknown

    Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.

Area

Mount Barker in one glance

Mount Barker at a glance

3,090

People

$635,000

Median sale

$454/wk

Median rent

3.72%

Suburb gross yield

Median sale from 32 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.

See the full Mount Barker report →

Keep researching

  • Why Mount Barker? Read the area thesis →
  • What else is on the market in Mount Barker →
  • Other records on St Werburghs Rd →

Listing material

Listed by Albany Prestige Realty

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

If you have thought of opting out of mainstream life and heading to the country for a little peace and quiet, then this is the property for you.

Nestled on the southern slopes of Mount Barker hill, this property stands as a testament to the seamless integration of styles, blending the charm of the old with the conveniences of the new. This impressive residence offers a delightful mix of rustic elegance and modern comfort, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a peaceful and picturesque living environment.

The property comprises the original three-bedroom homestead, which exudes character with its high ceilings, timber flooring, and French doors that open off the spacious bedrooms onto the veranda. This vintage charm is complemented by a newer wing—a fully self-contained one-bedroom studio connected by roofing to the main homestead. This unique configuration is perfect for extended families, visitors, or even as a potential bed and breakfast establishment.

Read the full description

Timeless Elegance and Modern Amenities

Walking through the property, one can't help but admire the beautiful timber floors and high ceilings that continue in the newer section. This thoughtful design ensures a cohesive aesthetic throughout the residence, while modern comforts are not forgotten. The all-weather veranda wrapping around most sides of the house provides ample space for relaxation and entertaining, no matter the season. The timber-decked patio, complete with roll-down café blinds, fronts the living area of the studio, creating a perfect spot to enjoy the serene surroundings.

Breathtaking Views and Natural Beauty

Imagine waking up to the panoramic vista that stretches all the way to the Porongurup Range, with native gardens teeming with birdlife just outside your window. This 12-acre property (4.88ha) features two paddocks perfect for keeping livestock. It's a slice of paradise for nature lovers and those seeking a tranquil lifestyle.

Sustainable Living

Practicality and sustainability are key features of this property. It boasts a reticulation system fed by a bore with high-quality underground water, perfect for even the most delicate plants. Both dwellings have two large rainwater tanks and the paddocks have a dam and two soaks that never run dry ensuring a reliable water supply year-round.

A Versatile Investment

Whether you're looking to accommodate an extended family, operate a bed and breakfast, or simply enjoy the spacious layout and stunning views, this property offers unparalleled versatility. Its close proximity to town, combined with the expansive, mainly pasture land, ensures you get the best of both worlds—a serene, rural retreat with all the amenities of modern living.

Key Features:

• Charming 3-bedroom homestead

o with high ceilings and timber floors

o Large bedrooms -one a dormitory style or room for activities area

o Renovated bathroom and laundry/mudroom

• Fully self-contained modern 1-bedroom studio unit

o Perfect for independent living, B&B, or rental

o Patio area off bedroom – ideal for a quiet cup of tea

• Set on 4.88 hectares (12 acres) of mainly pasture land

• Features include a bore, dam, two soaks, and three rainwater tanks

• All-weather veranda and timber-decked patio with roll-down blinds

• Stunning views to the Porongurup Range

Experience the perfect blend of rustic charm and modern comfort of this property. This unique property offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of Mount Barker's picturesque landscape, providing a peaceful haven for you and your family.

Don't miss out on making this extraordinary residence your new home.

Listing description written by Lynn Heppell, Albany Prestige Realty — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.

Property features

  • Deck
  • Outdoor Entertaining
  • Toilets: 2
  • Water Tank
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