Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
$775,000
Last sold
7 Oct 2025
4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
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
$775,000
7 Oct 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Goolwa
+7.6%
Median sale
Suburb $720,000
-0.26 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.65%
Suburb median $720,000 from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
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
SAPlanning 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. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $505/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. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. 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
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
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
Goolwa at a glance
2,654
People
$720,000
Median sale
$505/wk
Median rent
3.65%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 33 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by OCCottage number 13 is a successful holiday rental, achieving 45K plus a year. Cottage 13a is currently a permanent residence for the owners.
Location doesn't get any better than this - right in the heart of town, this is an excellent investment opportunity. Walking distance to the main street, markets, river, hotels and shopping centre, and just a few minutes to the beach.
There is so much rich history; the original owner, Thomas Highland, was a farmer from England and was one of the first residents of Goolwa, as the home was built In 1853. Today, there are two stunning cottages that have been renovated to the highest of standards.
Both cottages offer two bedrooms with a large front living room. There is four bedrooms in total and three bathrooms over the two titles.
Other features we appreciate (Cottage No 13):
- Successful BNB
- This cottage includes a two-bedroom floor plan, with the main bedroom situated at the front of the residence, featuring timber flooring and a ceiling fan.
- The formal lounge area is very romantic, complete with timber floors a wood-burning fireplace to cosy up in front of on those winter nights, plus a split system heating and cooling.
- Light open plan kitchen dining a real eat in country kitchen with beautiful slate flooring.
- The lovely guest bedroom is spacious and features timber flooring. The modern bathroom includes a laundry very convenient and practical.
- The backyard is perfect great lawn area with watering system.
- The back deck made out of Monterey Cyprus and makes the perfect spot for entertaining. There is a bonus garage at the rear of the property at the end of the shared paved driveway.
(Cottage 13a):
- Columns made of blue gum greet you at the entrance as you walk through
- There is a big living and dining area that has a wood fire, ceiling fan, and exposed walls - this room is absolutely stunning. A real feature to this room is the sturdy hardwood floors painted in Japanese black they are striking to look at.
- A gorgeous main bedroom at front of home with hardwood floors made from Spotted Gum. There's a barn door that leads to a designer ensuite which has a fitted skylight.
- At the back of the home there is a well-equipped galley kitchen with modern appliances. The kitchen benches are made of Monterey wood, with special edges made from wine barrels, there are so many outstanding features to this property.
- The guest bedroom features a large walk-in robe, ceiling fan, and its own contemporary ensuite.
- The amazing outdoor area features a deck made of Spotted Gum, a pergola, a BBQ, a range the most idyllic spot for the weekend barbecues.
- Both gardens are private and well-kept perfect place for the kids and pets to play safely.
- The common driveway is carefully paved with heritage red bricks which lead up to the garage.
This is a very rare opportunity to purchase one or both of these quality cottages that have been restored to their former beauty. Do not miss this chance call me today for your own inspection.
Council Rates – 13 - $2,801.80 per year & 13A $2,547.55 per year
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RLA 275403.
Listing description written by Kathleen Fry, OC — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.