Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Mount Helen › Fisken Rd
$960,000
Last sold
23 June 2026
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
8
Car spaces
21,043.653 m²
Land
Districts View
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Price evidence
Last sold
$960,000
23 June 2026 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Mount Helen (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $671/m² of land (n=110). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Mount Helen
+29.3%
Median sale
Suburb $742,500
-0.67 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 2.97%
Suburb median $742,500 from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation, not a portal figure.
Planning
Planning scheme
ZN
Zone
RURAL LIVING ZONE
RLZ
Jurisdiction
Ballarat
Ballarat, VIC
Official property report
The original government planning document for this property. Sign in to view or download the PDF. Districts facts are a separate GIS extract and may not include every statement in the report.
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.
The official layer maps a bushfire risk zone on this parcel, intersecting about 99.8% of it (Vicmap Planning, retrieved 1 Sept 2026). Verify the extent against the title before relying on unaffected land.
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 RURAL LIVING ZONE · RLZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 21,578 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. Official parcel about 21,578 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; VEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack. Victoria has no public statewide property-level DA API. Nearby pipeline is unknown.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $424/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 RURAL LIVING ZONE · RLZ (ZN). Official parcel area about 21,578 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?
KnownlowOfficial parcel about 21,578 m² — land size can look like optionality. What reduces it: BUSHFIRE MANAGEMENT OVERLAY; VEGETATION PROTECTION OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 1; ENVIRONMENTAL SIGNIFICANCE OVERLAY - SCHEDULE 5. Pay house money or walk — do not pay site money until a planner confirms a pathway through this stack.
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
Mount Helen at a glance
3,163
People
$742,500
Median sale
$424/wk
Median rent
2.97%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 39 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Buxton BallaratSet on an expansive approx. 5.2 acres of beautiful land, 130 Fisken Road, Mount Helen presents an incredible lifestyle opportunity with space, privacy, and endless potential. Positioned in a peaceful, semi-rural setting, this property offers the perfect balance of tranquillity while still being within easy reach of Federation University, local schools, and Ballarat’s CBD amenities.
The home itself is a charming single-storey weatherboard residence offering generous proportions throughout, with three separate living areas providing flexibility for growing families or those who love to entertain. A cosy wood fire adds warmth and character to the main living space, creating the perfect setting during the cooler months. The kitchen and dining area are well-sized and functional, offering a solid foundation for a future renovation to truly transform the heart of the home.
Comprising four bedrooms and two bathrooms, the home comfortably accommodates family living. While the property is more than liveable as is, it presents an exciting opportunity for buyers to update and modernise, unlocking its full potential and creating something truly special.
Stepping outside, the lifestyle appeal continues with a outdoor decking area, perfect for entertaining or simply enjoying the serene surrounds. A swim spa adds a touch of luxury, while the vast landholding offers plenty of space for recreation, animals, or future improvements. The standout feature is the extensive shedding and incredible 8-car garaging, ideal for tradies, car enthusiasts, or those needing substantial storage.
This is a rare opportunity to secure acreage with a solid home, outstanding infrastructure, and the chance to add significant value in a highly sought-after Mount Helen location.
Listing description written by Mark Nunn, Buxton Ballarat — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.
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