Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
883 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 Newtown (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,193/m² of land (n=40). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 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
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 $500/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.
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
Newtown at a glance
10,393
People
$1,327,500
Median sale
$500/wk
Median rent
1.96%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 12 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by McGrath Geelong | NewtownSituated in a picturesque riverside enclave of Newtown, this distinctive property offers fantastic investment opportunities or the perfect setting for a large or close-knit extended family. Enjoy the convenience of easy access to the Barwon River's walking trails or bike paths leading to local dining spots.
The main property features a character-filled 4-bedroom home, complemented by two self-contained 2-bedroom units. Spanning an allotment of 883m² (approx) with dual frontages, the home is accessible via Ardlui Drive and the units via Ballater Avenue.
This warm and charming home boasts beautiful garden and district views. The light-filled lounge, complete with a built-in gas fire, creates a cozy atmosphere. The French Provincial-style kitchen offers ample storage with stainless steel appliances, including a 900mm electric cooker with gas cooktop, dishwasher and range hood. A sunny west-facing balcony off the meals area provides stunning views of the river and surroundings. The master bedroom includes a walk-in robe and ensuite shower room, while three additional bright bedrooms with built-in robes. The main bathroom is well appointed with porcelain tiles, a bath and a shower. A separate laundry and toilet round out the floor plan. The dining and kitchen areas are serviced by a split system for heating and cooling. A tandem garage with a large workshop and storeroom beneath the house offers potential for further expansion.
The two two-bedroom, one-bathroom brick units, which are currently tenanted, feature open living/kitchen spaces and off-street parking.
This property offers multiple investment scenarios: collect rent from all three dwellings, subdivide (STCA), occupy the home and lease the units, or redevelop the site utilizing both street frontages (STCA). Located within walking distance to the Barwon River, Fyans Park Primary School (zoned) and a short drive to Shannon Avenue shops and the Pakington Street cafe precinct. This unique property presents a rare opportunity in the sought-after Newtown market.
- Versatile Investment, includes a three-bedroom main residence with a study and two two-bedroom self-contained units
- Idyllic location, situated in a picturesque riverside pocket of Newtown
- Dual frontages, property spans 883m² (approx), accessible via Ardlui Drive and Ballater Avenue
- Multiple investment scenarios including subdivision (STCA), personal occupancy with unit leasing, or redevelopment (STCA)
Listing description written by Carl Hammond, McGrath Geelong | Newtown — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.