Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
VIC › Upwey › Melaleuca Dr
$1,200,000
Last sold
29 Dec 2025
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
843 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
Last sold
$1,200,000
29 Dec 2025 · derived via latest_sale
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Upwey (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $808/m² of land (n=99). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Vs Upwey
+37.9%
Median sale
Suburb $870,000
-0.97 pp
Gross yield
Suburb 3.53%
Suburb median $870,000 from 66 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
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 $590/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.
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
Upwey at a glance
6,877
People
$870,000
Median sale
$590/wk
Median rent
3.53%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 66 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by LOCI Ferntree GullyThis is where contemporary design meets mountainside soul - and where the modern family home finally gets the workshop, storage and hobby zones it deserves. Beautifully renovated and reimagined with custom, handcrafted touches throughout, this Upwey haven delivers an inspired lifestyle with spaces designed for connection, creativity and all-season entertaining. From the bespoke solid timber entrance door to the landscaped gardens rich with natives and stonework, every detail feels intentional - warm, textural and instantly inviting.
Inside, the open-concept kitchen, meals and living zone forms the beating heart of the home, anchored by a striking industrial-style red brick fireplace and elevated by Tasmanian oak polished floors and cathedral ceilings that draw in light and add architectural intrigue. Bifold doors at the front and rear dissolve boundaries, flowing out to front and rear decks, play spaces and an epic rear entertaining zone shaded by a statement maple tree.
And for the tradie, tinkerer or weekend project lover? You’re absolutely covered. The tandem garage doubles as a workshop dream, complete with benches, a wood heater, bar-style servery and extra storage. Add in a huge multipurpose rumpus off the deck with breezeway and sink and you’ve got the ultimate combo of family living and shed freedom - without compromise.
With four bedrooms, two luxe bathrooms, a dedicated home office (or 5th bedroom), open-plan living and exceptional outdoor zones, this home adapts beautifully to modern life - stylish, spacious and brilliantly functional.
You’ll Love:
• Beautifully renovated & extended family home with bespoke, handcrafted features
• James Hardie axon cladding for low maintenance longevity with a Colorbond roof
• Open-concept kitchen with stone waterfall island, gas cooktop, electric oven, dishwasher & breakfast bar
• Living zone with industrial red brick fireplace & built-in storage bench
• Cathedral-ceiling meals zone with architectural flair
• Bifold doors to front & rear merbau decks for seamless indoor-outdoor flow
• Huge entertaining deck with outdoor red brick fireplace under a magnificent maple tree
• Four bedrooms including privately zoned main with custom wardrobes including shoe storage & chic ensuite with built-in storage
• Two fully tiled bathrooms with rain showers & floating timber-top vanities
• Dedicated home office with built-in storage – can easily house two people working from home
• Massive rumpus/multipurpose zone with bifold doors - ideal for games, play, movies or entertaining
• Adjacent breezeway with sink giving outdoor-kitchen vibes
• Tandem garage with matrix cladding, workshop benches, wood heater, extra storage, servery window & man-cave potential in spades
• Lean-to attached to garage for extra storage
• Landscaped gardens, kids’ paved play area & additional front parking bay
• Tasmanian oak solid timber overlay flooring sanded and polished in satin matte
• Ducted heating, split system, partial double glazing
• Sleek laundry with built-in hamper and drying rack, plus walk-in linen cupboard
• Home security system with camera and motion sensors
• Huge under-house storage area
Lifestyle:
Set in one of Upwey’s most loved pockets, just footsteps from Upwey South Recreation Reserve, this home blends peaceful hills living with everyday convenience. Wander to village cafés, schools, parks and train access with ease, or spend weekends exploring Burrinja Cultural Centre, Birdsland Reserve and Upwey’s vibrant township. With childcare, primary and secondary schools close by and the M1 just minutes away, this is a location that supports busy families while inviting slow mornings, deckside lunches and fireside nights. A lifestyle that feels grounded, generous and deeply connected to nature.
The Wrap Up:
A soulful renovation & extension, exceptional entertaining areas, flexible family spaces, work from home appeal and a standout workshop/garage setup make this home a rare Upwey find. Move in, spread out, and enjoy a home crafted for how you actually live - with room for hobbies, family life and those long, lazy hills afternoons.
Love it. Live it.
LOCI Real Estate has taken every precaution to ensure the information contained herein is true and accurate, however accept no responsibility and disclaim all liability in respect to any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or misstatements that may occur. Prospective purchasers should make their own enquiries to verify the information contained herein.
Listing description written by Jarrod Peterson, LOCI Ferntree Gully — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.