Hughes at a glance
3,159
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
1.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$40,012
For sale
Asking
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Car spaces
747 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
Asking
$40,012
Asking · $54/m² of land
No recorded sale for this property.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Hughes (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $1,598/m² of land (n=16). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Hughes at a glance
3,159
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
1.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Hughes
-96.8%
Median sale
Suburb $1,260,000
+50.33 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 1.65%
Suburb median $1,260,000 from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
$4,676 on top of the price (11.7% 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: Australian Capital Territory schedules from 2026-07-01. Ongoing council rates and land tax are not included.
Pre-filled with Hughes'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
ACTPlanning 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.” Nearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $400/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. 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.
Gross yield if leased at the suburb aggregate is 52.0%. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded for this property.
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. This jurisdiction has no comparable official bond series in the free set.
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
Hughes at a glance
3,159
People
$1,260,000
Median sale
$400/wk
Median rent
1.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 5 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by HOME.BYHOLLYBuyers guide: $1,150,000+
If you've been waiting for a home with character, an outstanding address with elevated outlook and enough potential to make your Pinterest board excited, this is it.
Tucked away in a picturesque, tree-lined loop street just moments from parkland and nature reserve, this largely original 1960's home is ready for its next chapter. Whether you're a renovator with big ideas, a growing family chasing location, an investor looking for opportunity, or someone who wants to be the hero in a good before-and-after story, this one deserves your attention.
Set on a desirable (747m² approx) block in one of the area's most sought-after suburbs, the home offers three well-sized bedrooms (two with built-in wardrobes), plenty of natural light and all the nostalgic charm you'd expect from a home that's proudly stood the test of time.
Step inside to discover a spacious living area complete with original cornice detailing, original cedar feature wall and large windows that let the sunshine in. Wander through to the dining room and delightfully retro circa-1960s kitchen, where you'll enjoy views over the established backyard. Thanks to the home's rear elevation, you'll also enjoy a lovely outlook beyond.
The original bathroom is serving vintage vibes with its colourful classic tiles and bathtub, whether you preserve the nostalgia or start fresh is entirely up to you.
Outside, the generous backyard offers a myriad of possibilities. Extend, entertain, create the ultimate garden oasis or simply give the kids and pets room to roam.
With a detached garage and an unbeatable walk-to-everything location, you can leave the car at home and stroll to local Hughes shops, cafés, popular schools, public transport and community amenities with ease.
Move in and modernise over time, renovate into your dream home, or explore the potential to knock down and rebuild (STCA). However you picture the future, one thing's for certain, the opportunity here is too good to ignore.
Bring your imagination. Roll up your sleeves. This is where the magic happens.
Contact Rick and Tina on 0408 588 770.
features.
.beautifully positioned in a picturesque, tree-lined loop street close to parkland
.impressive 748m² block in a highly sought-after neighbourhood
.elevated outlook from the rear
.just moments from parkland, local shops, cafés, schools, public transport and community amenities
.three well-proportioned bedrooms, including two with built-in wardrobes
.spacious, light-filled living area featuring original cornice detailing
.large windows that that invite plenty of natural light
.original circa-1960s kitchen overlooking the established backyard
.gas cooktop
.slight rear elevation offering views over the garden and beyond
.predominantly original bathroom complete with bathtub and charming vintage feature tiles
.detached single garage with plenty of off-street parking potential
.an exciting opportunity to renovate, modernise or rebuild (STCA)
.ideal for renovators, families, investors and those looking to modernise
.exceptional potential in a tightly held, convenient location
lifestyle.
.first time offered for resale
.positioned in the highly sought-after suburb of Hughes, renowned for its leafy streets and central location.
.within the catchment for Hughes Primary School (Preschool–Year 6), with the priority Enrolment Area (PEA) continuing to Alfred Deakin High School and Canberra College. Catchment areas are determined by the ACT Government and should be independently verified.
.easy distance to private education options such as St Peter and Paul's Primary School, Marist College Canberra and Canberra Girls Grammar School.
.minutes to the local Hughes and Garran shops
.only a short drive to the vibrant Westfield Woden shopping and dining precinct, Phillip & Deakin Commercial precinct
.convenient access to Mawson Southlands Shops and the popular Manuka Village and retail precinct.
.close to Federal Golf Course
.minutes from Canberra Hospital, National Capital Private Hospital and a range of specialist medical facilities in Garran and Deakin.
.easy access to the walking and cycling trails of Red Hill Nature Reserve.
.easy distance to the Canberra CBD and Parliamentary Triangle.
.surrounded by parks, playgrounds and sporting facilities, offering an enviable lifestyle for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Fine details (all approximate)
Land Size: 747sqm
Living area: 137 sqm
Garage: 26.7 sqm
EER: 1.5
Built in: 1965
Land Value: $1,060,000 (2025)
Rates: $1,613.44 per quarter
Land Tax: $3,441.29 per quarter (note: land tax only applicable if not your primary residence)
Disclaimer: The information contained in this advertisement is derived from sources we deem reliable. However, we cannot provide any guarantees or warranties regarding the information supplied. Any references to rates, land tax or other statutory charges are indicative only and have been calculated in good faith using publicly available information. Some images may have been virtually styled for marketing and illustrative purposes only. Buyers are encouraged to conduct and rely exclusively on their own enquiries.
Note: From 1 July 2026, Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation may require additional identification, verification and due diligence processes for buyers and sellers involved in property transactions.
Listing description written by Rick And Tina Meir, HOME.BYHOLLY — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.