Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Rochester › William St
$699,000
For sale
Asking
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
4
Car spaces
832 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
Asking
$699,000
Asking · $840/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Rochester
+53.6%
Median sale
Suburb $455,000
-1.59 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 4.55%
Suburb median $455,000 from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$42,450 on top of the price (6.1% extra)
Estimates only, at standard investor rates — no first-home or owner-occupier concessions applied. Not included: lenders mortgage insurance (usually applies when borrowing more than 80% of the price), loan application and settlement fees from your lender, the foreign-purchaser duty surcharge, and building insurance — in Queensland the property is at your risk from the first business day after signing, not from settlement. Verify with your conveyancer.
Stamp duty and transfer fees: Victoria schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Rochester's advertised median rent — not a rent for this listing.
Gross yield is weekly rent × 52 ÷ price. Net yield subtracts operating expenses. Cashflow then subtracts interest-only interest on price × LVR. Tax, vacancies, and principal repayments are not included.
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 $398/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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 3.0%. The yield that matters is the one on achieved rent, which has not been inferred for this address. Net yield (land tax, rates, insurance, vacancy) is not loaded. 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
Rochester at a glance
2,840
People
$455,000
Median sale
$398/wk
Median rent
4.55%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 11 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Luke Ryan Real EstateWelcome to 12 William Street, Rochester - a beautifully presented brick veneer family home set on a generous 832m² allotment in one of the township's most desirable and family-friendly areas.
Offering space, functionality and fantastic shedding, this well-appointed three-bedroom, two-bathroom home ticks all the boxes for growing families, entertainers, and those needing extra storage or workshop space.
Step inside to discover a huge open-plan kitchen, dining and living area featuring slate flooring, ceiling fan and reverse cycle split system for year-round comfort. A large open area with large built-in TV cabinetry and crystal cabinet with drawers, cupboards & shelves. The kitchen is both stylish and practical with corner pantry, quality cabinetry, drawers & benchtops, dishwasher, double electric oven with an air-fryer component, & induction hotplates with rangehood.
A separate, versatile living room at the front of the home offers excellent flexibility and can be easily adapted as a second lounge, home gym, sewing or hobby room, or a welcoming reception space for those working from home. This room includes slate flooring, blinds, its own split system and glass sliding doors leading outside. The spacious main bedroom is thoughtfully designed with timber plank flooring, large built-in robe with full length shelving, curtains, blinds and ceiling fan. The private ensuite features tiled flooring, toilet, large walk in shower, vanity and generous toiletry cabinet. The hallway to main bedroom has full length built-in bookshelf on one side and storage shelves suitable for wine on the other, creating both functionality and character.
Bedrooms two and three are both generously sized with timber plank flooring and built-in robes (one with blinds, the other with curtains and a ceiling fan). A smaller fourth bedroom with slate flooring and curtains makes an ideal nursery or home office with its built-in bookshelf. The family bathroom offers a spa bath, walk in shower and tiled floor, with an external vanity area forming a practical powder room alongside the separate toilet. The laundry includes slate flooring, built-in storage with drawers and direct outdoor access. Additional storage is available in the roof space via a manhole.
Ducted evaporative cooling, 4.9kw Solar panel system linked to grid which is handy on the all electric house, Solar boosted electric hot water service, and 5,000 gallon water tank help run the home efficiently. (home runs on filtered tank water via pressure pump with option to switch to town supply).
Outdoor living is well catered for with:
• Undercover entertaining area with concrete floor and bar that flows seamlessly to a paved outdoor space. Complete with a built-in bricked BBQ, it's the perfect setup for hosting unforgettable gatherings.
• Verandas on the west and north sides
• Low-maintenance backyard with established gardens and lawn area and convenient underground watering system
• Secure Colorbond fencing surrounding the property, double side gates allow drive through access to backyard
The home is accessed via a two-way concrete drive-through entrance leading to undercover two-bay carport at the front of the property.
Tradies, hobbyists or caravan owners will love the shedding and storage:
• Shed 1: 6m x 5m - Ideal caravan storage with 3 walls, concrete floor, power connected, Blinds to enclose the front.
• Shed 2: 6m x 9m workshop, Power, Ceiling fan, Sliding door for vehicle access and PA door.
This outstanding property offers space to grow, exceptional shedding, and comfortable family living in a sought-after township location. This is the complete family package, directly opposite a council playground (Apex Park) and enjoys a peaceful rural outlook at the rear of the property. Don't miss your opportunity to secure a quality home in a great part of town. For further information or to arrange an inspection, contact Luke Ryan on 0438 841 127.
Listing description written by Luke Ryan, Luke Ryan Real Estate — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.