Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$740,000
Last sold
23 Jan 2026
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
352 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
$740,000
23 Jan 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Lucas (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,369/m² of land (n=130). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Lucas
+14.6%
Median sale
Suburb $646,000
-0.52 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.12%
Suburb median $646,000 from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
UGZ1
Jurisdiction
Ballarat
Ballarat, 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 URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · UGZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 355 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 $512/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 URBAN GROWTH ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 · UGZ1 (ZN). Official parcel area about 355 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.
Area
Lucas at a glance
4,661
People
$646,000
Median sale
$512/wk
Median rent
4.12%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 111 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratShowcasing a striking Hamptons façade and crafted with an unwavering commitment to quality, this beautifully appointed residence delivers refined luxury with effortless, low maintenance living—perfect for the busy professional, discerning downsizer, or indeed anyone who appreciates premium finishes without excessive upkeep demands.
Ideally positioned within easy walking distance to Lucas’ shops, schools, and parklands, and just a 10-minute drive to the Ballarat CBD with easy freeway access, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-living, 2-car home perfectly balances luxury and convenience.
The formal entry leads into a light filled interior where soaring 3 metre ceilings, floor to ceiling sheers, and a flowing layout create an immediate sense of space and calm. At the centre of the home, the open plan kitchen, meals, and living zone is designed for both relaxed everyday living and sophisticated entertaining. The gourmet kitchen features stone benchtops, matte black accents, a refined palette of colours and veneers, and a fully fitted walk in butler’s pantry with extensive custom joinery—ideal for those who value both style and function.
The two living areas sit on either side of the kitchen, and include a relaxed family room that can be fully closed off, offering exceptional flexibility as a potential fourth bedroom, quiet retreat or private guest room. The three rear bedrooms include two with built in robes, while the master suite impresses with a generous walk in robe and a luxurious ensuite featuring statement tiling, heated towel rails, and a walk in shower enhanced by LED mood lighting.
A thoughtfully integrated study nook provides a practical workspace for those who work from home or simply need a quiet corner for planning and organisation.
Outside, the sunlit alfresco captures the morning light and flows seamlessly to the fully landscaped, low maintenance gardens. With exposed aggregate paving and sprinkler systems, the outdoor spaces are designed for enjoyment—not upkeep.
Additional features include gas central heating, split system cooling, water tank connection to toilets, and a suite of high end finishes such as wall panelling, designer lighting, and premium floor coverings throughout.
A home of timeless style, exceptional craftsmanship, and modern ease—perfect for those who choose both convenience and quality.
Listing description written by Peter Burley, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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?
KnownmediumNo 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.