Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Brown Hill › Water St
$400,000
Last sold
22 Oct 2018
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
729 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
$400,000
22 Oct 2018 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Brown Hill (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $968/m² of land (n=80). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Brown Hill
-36.5%
Median sale
Suburb $630,000
+1.93 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.37%
Suburb median $630,000 from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK
TRZ2
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 TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK · TRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 738 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 $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. 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 TRANSPORT ZONE 2 - PRINCIPAL ROAD NETWORK · TRZ2 (ZN). Official parcel area about 738 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.
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?
KnownmediumOfficial parcel about 738 m² — land size can look like optionality. No 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.
Area
Brown Hill at a glance
4,639
People
$630,000
Median sale
$408/wk
Median rent
3.37%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 45 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Ray White BallaratSet on a spacious 729m² (approx.) block, this delightful home is perfectly positioned in the heart of Brown Hill. Directly across from Caledonian Primary School, it's just a short walk to the Brown Hill Post Office, Hideaway Cafe, Milkbar, public transport, and an array of specialty shops. The recently opened IGA Supermarket and Chemist Warehouse on Victoria Street are also within easy reach, enhancing the convenience of this location. With quick access to the Freeway, Ballarat CBD, and Train Station, plus the iconic Lake Wendouree just a 10-minute drive away, this property offers an ideal blend of lifestyle and accessibility.
From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by the warmth and relaxed feel of this spacious home. The expansive formal lounge, comes complete with a wall-mounted television, and overlooks the beautifully landscaped front gardens, offering a peaceful retreat. Kick off your shoes and unwind in front of the centrally positioned gas log heater, the perfect spot for cozy nights in.
The spacious master bedroom features ceiling fan, built-in robes and a modern ensuite with shower, vanity, face-level storage, and toilet. A second generous sized bedroom with built-in robes and electric heater, and a third room offering flexbility as a study, or additional bedroom, providing plenty of space for family or guests. The centrally located and modern bathroom boasts a shower over bath, vanity, and toilet for added convenience.
The heart of the home is the updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas cooking. It overlooks a sun-drenched meals and sitting area that flows seamlessly to a stunning sunroom, creating an ideal space to relax or entertain. The rear living area with gas heating opens out onto a decked alfresco zone, perfect for outdoor dining and enjoying the serene, landscaped rear garden.
Externally, the property continues to impress with its low-maintenance, landscaped gardens at both the front and rear. A side gate provides access to the fully enclosed backyard, which features two generously sized sheds, one with power, offering endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, or an outdoor hobby/entertainment space. A private, undercover decked alfresco zone overlooks the large flat grassed backyard, ideal for children, pets, or outdoor gatherings.
Additional features include a single carport, ample off-street parking, and on-street parking. This home has personality plus - with space, character, and a fantastic location. Don't miss the chance to make it yours!
Contact Jo Thornton, exclusive listing agent, on 0409 356 478 to arrange your private viewing today.
Listing description written by Jo Thornton, Ray White Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.